Petition · Home Office
Allow the Police to use the public genealogy databases to investigate cold cases
Closed
228 signatures
What the petition asks
We want law enforcement agencies to be given permission and access to the public genetic genealogy databases; to investigate cold cases.
Research shows there are several thousand unsolved killings across the UK. Investigative Genetic Genealogy has had major success in solving over 600 cases in the USA. We think this could potentially help UK police solve hundreds of cold cases and unidentified bodies, bringing closure and justice to desperate families. We think it's also an opportunity to remove violent offenders from our streets.
Timeline
| 28 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
228
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
28 Jan 2025
Closed
28 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 7 Aug 2026.