Committee takes evidence on national DNA database
5 January 2010 (updated on 22 April 2010)
The Home Affairs Committee takes evidence this morning from people whose details have been placed on the national DNA database and from the Policy Director for civil liberties organisation, Liberty. MPs will also question senior police officers and Alan Campbell, the Home Office minister concerned. Watch live from 11.15am.
- Video and Audio: National DNA database evidence session
- Home Affairs Committee
- Topical Issues: Retention of fingerprint and DNA data, Commons Library Note (pdf)
- News: Westminster Hall debate on the national DNA database
The witnesses are:
11.15am
- Isabella Sankey, Policy Director, Liberty
- Diane Abbott MP
11.40am
- Individuals whose details have been placed on the national DNA database
12 midday
- Association of Chief Police Officers
- Alan Campbell MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Home Office