Prisoners 'could appeal over low copy DNA convictions'

Prisoners jailed on the strength of a DNA testing technique that is now under review could turn to the appeal courts in a bid to have their convictions quashed, an expert said today.

Police have suspended the testing of “low copy DNA” following the acquittal of Omagh bomb suspect Sean Hoey, with the Association of Chief Police officers (Acpo) saying that forces were already operating an “interim suspension” of the cutting-edge technique.