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150k arrest records 'accidentally wiped from police database'

4 pointsby Beggers1960over 4 years ago

2 comments

jjgreenover 4 years ago
Good. These were the fingerprints and DNA records of people who had not been convicted, the state has no business retaining this information.
Beggers1960over 4 years ago
&quot;The records were accidentally wiped last week and they included fingerprint, DNA and arrest histories, according to The Times.<p>&quot;The newspaper says the technological blunder could allow offenders to go free, as evidence from crime scenes would not be flagged on the police national computer.&quot;<p>Jesus Christ. Is there anything this current UK Government can&#x27;t mess up?