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Judge Says, Record DNA of Everyone In the UK

Posted by kdawson on from the all-in-it-together dept.

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.'"

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

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

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    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. 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.

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

  5. 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!

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  6. 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!

  7. 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.