Petition · Home Office

Implement a mandatory DNA register for everyone born in or arriving in the UK.

Open for signatures 205 signatures

What the petition asks

The implementation of a mandatory DNA database could help solve crimes more quickly and aid in the resolution of unclosed cases.
It could also be an aid in removing potential suspects from police workloads if they aren't a DNA match.

Timeline

10 Apr 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 205
Status Open for signatures
Department Home Office
Opened 10 Apr 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.