Data Retention Regulations in the Lords

[Ian Batten]

On 31 Mar 09, at 0958, James Firth wrote:

> 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.

You know, I rather think that Jacqui Smith isn't going to be trying  
the `those with nothing to hide have nothing to fear' line for a month  
or two.

ian