darkSPY
2006-05-17 22:52:58 UTC
An example would be lies the British Government has fed the public with relating to the UK National DNA Database. The original story was that only 'convicted criminals' would be added.
article here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4166559.stm
Now it transpires that over 600 'INNOCENT' children are being added every WEEK!!
article here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4991982.stm
I worked for the Forensic Science Service in England when then originally started the database, and I can tell you for a fact that the numbers already far exceeded those quoted by the media.