Open consultation Consultation on the contents of the list of Qualifying Offences as specified under Article 53A of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

Summary

The Department would like your views on proposed updates to the list of Qualifying Offences contained in Article 53A of the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989.

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• Consultation document Adobe PDF (347 KB)
• Consultation document easy read version Adobe PDF (353 KB)
• DPIA document Adobe PDF (222 KB)
• Equality screening form Adobe PDF (266 KB)
• Rural needs impact assessment form Adobe PDF (294 KB)

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Consultation description

The list of Qualifying Offences is a key component of the proposed new legislative framework regarding the retention of DNA and fingerprints in Northern Ireland. Part 1 of the Justice Bill contains the new framework and is currently being scrutinised by the Northern Ireland Assembly. This consultation is particularly relevant to anyone who is involved in, or interested in, the taking and retention of DNA samples and profiles and fingerprints and we would encourage everyone with an interest to respond to the consultation.