Law reform body backs planned DNA database

The Law Reform Commission has backed Government plans to introduce a DNA database for use in criminal investigations and court cases.

Law reform body backs planned DNA database
Tue, 15 Nov, 2005 - 07:43

The Law Reform Commission has backed Government plans to introduce a DNA database for use in criminal investigations and court cases.

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell has already published legislation paving the way for such a database, describing it as an important tool in the fight against crime.

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