An anonymous member of our Facebook Support group found this on the College of Policing’s website. It is posted here for informational purposes. Source : College Of Policing
what Happens After An NFA With Data and Biometrics?
Andrew Malkinson Cleared After 20 Years
A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal exposed serious flaws in the case of Andrew Malkinson, whose 2004 conviction for rape was overturned due to crucial evidence withheld by the Greater Manchester Police (GMP) during his trial. On 26 July 2023, the Court overturned Mr. Malkinson’s wrongful conviction, following the emergence of new DNA…
Latest Enhanced DBS Disclosure Figures
A recent Freedom Of Information Act Request to the ministry of justice by Accused.Me.UK shows that the likelihood of non conviction information being included in an enhanced DBS has reduced even further. The last data we could find showed that where police held non conviction information it was included in the enhanced DBS check 0.83%…
What Happens to Your Information After a ‘Not Guilty’ Verdict in Court in England & Wales?
When someone is found not guilty in court, it’s natural to wonder what happens to the fingerprints, DNA material, and other records related to the case. In England and Wales, there are specific rules and processes in place to handle this situation. Deletion of Fingerprint and DNA Material: Fingerprint and DNA material are stored in…
Kevin Spacey Acquitted Of All Charges
A jury in London acquitted Kevin Spacey of sexual assault Wednesday after the Oscar winner’s star turn as a witness in his own defence spared him a possible prison term and offered him hope of a career comeback after six years without a job. Tears rolled down Spacey’s cheeks as the final “not guilty” verdict was read.…