May I try to help the right hon. Gentleman? The basic principle being advanced is that the retention of DNA prevents further crimes, but I think that what he really means is that it assists in the detection of further crimes. The mere holding of DNA would not have prevented even the case that he cited.
Protection of Freedoms Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Mike Crockart
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 March 2012.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Protection of Freedoms Bill.
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