Equality watchdog slams DNA database proposals

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New limit of 12 years for those innocent of crimes is still too high, according to Equality and Human Rights Commission

DNA profiles are currently held indefinitely, even for those found innocent The police DNA database would still be illegal even if the government makes the changes it has proposed, according to t...

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