Slashdot Mirror


Judge Says, Record DNA of Everyone In the UK

Many readers informed us about the opinion of Lord Justice Sedley, a senior UK Appeal Court judge, who said that everyone in the UK should have their DNA recorded in the national database — including visitors. Reader ChiefGeneralManager writes, "Sedley calls the current database 'indefensible' because it contains a hodge-podge mix of people, including children and those who have been in contact with the police. His view is that we should make it compulsory for all DNA to be recorded to remove this anomaly. The UK Information Commissioner has expressed some concerns, but not dismissed the idea outright." And reader john.wingfield adds, "Just under two weeks ago, the Independent reported that the Government has admitted that an eighth of all records on the DNA database are false, misspelled, or incorrect — over half a million records. This raises the possibility of a breach of the 4th data protection principle of the Data Protection Act 1998: 'Personal data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.'"

17 of 403 comments (clear)

  1. Pennies by Rik+Sweeney · · Score: 4, Funny

    I thought this was done already. Which is why they keep pennies in circulation...

    1. Re:Pennies by soulsteal · · Score: 4, Funny

      I keep my penis in circulation for the precise reason of DNA recording, otherwise- oh wait, you said pennies. PENNIES. Ah, nevermind.

  2. Sounds like a perfect solution to me by Enlarged+to+Show+Tex · · Score: 2, Funny

    Not only does this help the UK achieve zero population growth, it also keeps meddling foreigners out of the country...

    1. Re:Sounds like a perfect solution to me by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

      The point I don't understand is why they don't collect higher quality DNA instead of brittish one?

  3. Re:Oh, sure. by MyLongNickName · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm moving to a deserted island in the middle of the Pacific to start my own country. Anyone care to join me?

    Only if your country has mandatory DNA recordings. I want to be protected from the terrorists.

    --
    See my journal for slashdot ID's by year. Mine created in 2005. http://slashdot.org/journal/289875/slashdot-ids-by-year
  4. Re:Identity card not needed anymore by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 5, Funny

    Then compare core samples through the brain.

    Nothing wrong with that, and if you use a bore small enough people won't notice.

    --
    liqbase :: faster than paper
  5. Re:Identity card not needed anymore by Aokubidaikon · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is what expects us.

    What you say !!
    You have no chance to survive make your time.

  6. Implementation by chill · · Score: 3, Funny

    If they could get some of the Page 3 Girls to creatively accept "DNA samples", this might work.

    If not, could someone please post when this is actually put into force? It'll make my future travel plans easier if I can strike one more country off my list of places to visit.

    --
    Learning HOW to think is more important than learning WHAT to think.
  7. Re:Oh, sure. by RealGrouchy · · Score: 5, Funny

    Only if your country has mandatory DNA recordings. I want to be protected from the terrorists. And from the children! Oh, god, someone think of the children!

    - RG>
    --
    Hey pal, this isn't a pleasantforest, so don't waste my time with pleasantries!
  8. Re:This bit says it all... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    yes before I brain ye with my blarney stone necklass. You damned non irish can go to hell and leave me and my precious drink alone now ya hear!

    Oh my pretty. Those stinking scotts will never get you. I love ye more than my sheep!

    irish wiskey is a HOLY DRINK! BUGGER OFF!

  9. Re:Could be an interesting political tactic... by clickclickdrone · · Score: 3, Funny

    >Perhaps latex catsuits ... will become mainstream fashion
    Suddenly it's starting to appeal ;-)

    --
    I want a list of atrocities done in your name - Recoil
  10. Re:Oh, sure. by camperdave · · Score: 3, Funny

    Oh yeah! There will be fibreoptic lines to each home, and free wifi available on every spot on the island. The unfortunate thing is that the only way to get packets on and off the island is by tramp steamer.

    --
    When our name is on the back of your car, we're behind you all the way!
  11. *Two* important questions by AHumbleOpinion · · Score: 2, Funny

    "I'm moving to a deserted island in the middle of the Pacific to start my own country. Anyone care to join me?"

    What are your breasts like?


    I'd add are you a woman? I really don't care about a man's c-cups.

  12. Re:Oh, sure. by David_W · · Score: 4, Funny

    Oh, god, someone think of the children!

    I believe the children are our future... unless we stop them now!

  13. Re:Identity card not needed anymore by psychicsword · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nothing wrong with that, and if you use a bore small enough people won't notice. Or you could use one big enough that they don't know they notice.
  14. In the end... by kitsunewarlock · · Score: 2, Funny

    England Prevails!

    --
    Ginga no Rekshiya Mata Each page.
  15. Re:criminals can already fake their DNA by CYDVicious · · Score: 2, Funny

    Or just have the guy squeeze one off into a cup, I think faking/spoofing that might be harder than the blood sample...

    I mean it's one thing to have another persons blood in your veins, but another guys stuff in...yeah you get the idea too

    --
    //Nothing to see here, please move along.