Friday, December 11, 2009

Durham police demonstrate DNA will stuff you - The Register

Durham police demonstrate DNA will stuff you

By John OzimekGet more from this authorPossession of non-illegal substance will still arse up your prospects

Durham police last week put the final nail in the coffin of the Home Office mantra "nothing to hide, nothing to fear", with a clear announcement that DNA and fingerprinting could harm an individual’s career prospects – even if they are otherwise totally innocent.

The warning came in a press release relating to mephedrone, which began by establishing that the substance remains legal to possess – until the government determines otherwise – but illegal to sell for medicinal purposes.