Dna of Terror Suspects Could Be Held for Life

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TERROR suspects who are released without charge could face having their DNA profiles stored for life, it was revealed yesterday.

Proposals announced by the Home Office could see the information on anyone arrested for terrorist offences, but either not charged or acquitted, kept indefinitely on the national database. Under the plans, senior police officers would review each case every two years on national security grounds to see if holding on to the genetic profile of each individual was warranted.

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Dna of Terror Suspects Could Be Held for Life

Even under-18s arrested but not charged could have their DNA profiles stored for much longer periods tha...

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