Operational Policing
The National DNA Database Ethics Group
The NDNAD Ethics Group is an advisory Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB), established to provide independent advice on ethical issues to Home Office Ministers and the strategy board.
The application of quality standards is important to national forensic science intelligence databases. Of particular importance is the National DNA Database (NDNAD), which is administered by the National Policing Improvement Agency (new window) (NPIA) and governed by the NDNAD strategy board.
The group's members were recruited through public competition and bring a wide range of skills and experience. The group is chaired by Christopher Hughes.
Membership of the NDNAD Ethics Group
Current members of the group are:
- Christopher Hughes OBE
- Julia Selman Ayetey
- Dr Derrick Campbell
- Wendy Coates
- Madeleine Colvin
- Michael Menlowe
- Dr Andrea Pearson
- Dr Clive Richards
- Dr Sameer Sarkar
- Sarah Thewlis
- Dr Suzy Walton
Mr Christopher Hughes, OBE, has been appointed as Chair to replace Professor Peter Hutton. Mr Hughes was recruited through open competition. The group's members were also recruited through public competition and bring a wide range of skills and experience.
Notes from meetings of the NDNAD Ethics Group
- Eighth meeting (4 June 2009)
- Seventh meeting (26 March 2009)
- Sixth meeting (18 December 2008)
- Fifth meeting (18 September 2008)
- Fourth meeting (5 June 2008)
- Third meeting (13 March 2008)
- Second meeting (13 December 2007)
- First meeting (3 September 2007)
Home Office Minister Meg Hillier made a Written Ministerial Statement on Monday 21 July 2008 announcing the publication of the 1st Annual Report by the National DNA Database Ethics Group. The report makes a number of recommendations around the processes involved in the taking, use and retention of DNA samples, and in particular those taken from volunteers.
Read a full copy of the NDNAD Ethics Group First Annual Report and the Written Ministerial Statement.
Home Office Minister Alan Campbell tabled a Written Ministerial Statement on 9 September 2009 announcing the publication of the 2nd Annual Report of the National DNA Database Ethics Group.
Read a full copy of the NDNAD Ethics Group Second Annual Report and the Written Ministerial Statement.
