New Legislation to Improve DNA Databank Effectiveness

Canada's Dept of Justice recently posted this encouraging news re helping to improve the effectiveness of Canada's DNA Databank. This new legislation will help with the reform measures that were introduced in Bill C-13 last May.

"These measures are consistent with our ongoing work to better protect Canadians, while reflecting the direction already given by Parliament on strengthening our DNA data bank laws," said Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Irwin Cotler. "I strongly urge the rapid passage of this legislation, which would improve the operation of a vital and effective investigative tool."

Here's to more encouraging legislation like this! Read the full story at:
http://canada.justice.gc.ca/en/news/nr/2005/doc_31704.html