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Buckle Up, Britons, or Submit DNA

New rules would let police take samples from scofflaws

By Heather McPherson,  Newser User

Posted Aug 2, 2007 11:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – Britain may give police the authority to take DNA samples from anyone stopped for a minor crime, such as littering, speeding or not wearing a seat belt, the Guardian reports. And they'll be able to do so right on the street—without going to the...   Read full story »

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