Reference No:

U DPO/10/1685

Dates:

1994-1998

Description:

Includes correspondence relating to forensic exhibits precautions to avoid contamination, good practice guidelines for taking action in respect of identification from DNA, fingerprints and SICAR with a copy of the guidelines, DNA sampling in cases of suicide, the National DNA Database, DNA sampling of prisoners, DNA mass screening, and the International DNA Database for Paedophiles; extracts from ACPO committee minutes relating to DNA issues; a Home Office circular relating to The Criminal Evidence (Amendment) Act 1997; minutes of the National DNA Database User Group (16 Jul 1996); a copy of a joint ACPO and Forensic Science Service report entitled 'The National DNA Database: memorandum of understanding' (1995), and copies of ACPO reports entitled 'A DNA Database: (1) Report' (1994), 'A DNA Database: (2) The Police User Requirement' (1994), and 'A DNA Database: (3) Business Case' (1994).

Format:

Archive Item

Extent:

1 file

Language:

Access Conditions:

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Repository:

Hull University Archives

Collection:

Records of the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO)