Scottish Government

Acquisition and Retention of DNA and Fingerprint data in Scotland

Contents

Acknowledgements

Terms of Reference

Executive summary

Introduction
The Modus Operandi of DNA and fingerprint Databases
THE 2005 Review

The current review

Data on DNA and fingerprints in Scotland
Information and data received

Acquisiton and retention of DNA and Fingerprints in Scotland

The issues under review
Fingerprints and DNA in general
Retention of forensic data from unconvicted individuals
Individuals who are dealt with by Children's Hearings
Children and 'relevant sexual or violent offences'
Acquisition and retention of DNA and fingerprints from children

Other matters
Persistent young offenders
Disposal by police direct measures

Recommendations

Appendices

Appendix 1: Law and procedure
Appendix 2: Relevant sexual and violent offences
Appendix 3: The benefits of DNA and fingerprints