19/11/2009 Today Wales’ first ‘DNA clinic’ launches in Cardiff, giving free legal assistance to people whose profiles have been unfairly added to the DNA database. Jenny Willott, Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central, along with lawyers from human rights group Liberty will provide help and advice to those who want their DNA profiles removed from the national database.

11/11/2009 Despite widespread opposition, the Home Office announced today plans to retain innocents DNA for six years. Innocent 16 and 17 years olds arrested for a serious crime will be treated the same as adults. All other children arrested but not convicted of any offence will have their profiles held for 3 years.

05/11/2009 A hearing examining the controversial use of covert surveillance by a local authority begins today. This landmark case is the first time these powers – granted to local authorities under the controversial Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) – will be challenged at an open hearing before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.