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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: DNA and fingerprint provisions

The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Act was passed on 1 May 2012, find out how the act works for DNA and fingerprints.

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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: how DNA and fingerprint evidence is protected in law

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First published04 Apr 2013

Last updated04 Apr 2013

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