Corporate report

Review into the requirement for DNA evidence to be provided in immigration cases

Richard Alcock conducted an independent internal review of the government’s policy on requirements to provide DNA in visa and asylum cases.

• From: Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 25 October 2018
• Last updated: 17 April 2019 — See all updates

This was published under the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

Documents

Internal review of the government’s policy on requirements to provide DNA in visa and asylum cases (accessible version)

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Internal review of the government’s policy on requirements to provide DNA in visa and asylum cases

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Details

The review looks at the law in relation to the use of DNA in immigration cases, by reviewing:

• recent parliamentary handling
• current guidance
• operational practice
• training support and assurance arrangements
• the practices of intelligence-led operations and operational outcomes

If you think you may have been affected, please email DNAEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk.

Alternatively call 0300 123 2235.

The line is open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4:45pm, and Friday, 9am to 4:30pm.

Published 25 October 2018
Last updated 17 April 2019 + show all updates

1. 17 April 2019

   Contact email address added.

2. 23 November 2018

   Contact number added for those who may have been affected.

3. 25 October 2018

   First published.