Petition · Home Office
Approve Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) for Serious UK Violent Crime
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47 signatures
What the petition asks
The Government should formally approve and establish a national protocol for Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) for UK police in solving serious violent crimes, including murder and rape. This will help ensure justice for victims and modernise UK cold case investigations.
The UK has over 1,000 unsolved murders. IGG is a proven, ethical technique that uses crime scene & abandoned DNA to identify perpetrators genetically. In the US, IGG has resolved over 600 cold cases since 2018. The lack of a clear UK framework contributes to unacceptable delays & judicial inconsistencies. We believe approving IGG as a standard tool is essential for public safety, delivering justice for victims, & prosecuting those responsible for the most heinous violent crimes.
Timeline
| 23 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
47
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Home Office
Opened
23 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.