Data Retention Regulations in the Lords

[James Firth]

Alan Braggins wrote:
> No, the really dangerous false positive is when the database says "this
> is
> the only match for the evidence", and someone not actually in the
> database
> actually did it.

Which is precisely why keeping DNA samples from those cleared or not charged
of an offence is discriminatory despite some people continuing to argue that
those left on the database have "nothing to fear" if they don't commit a
crime.