Background to the DNA Conference

57% of innocent DNA samples taken in London alone are from black people, despite this group making up just 2.9% of the national population (Black Mental Health UK)
An estimated 135,000 black males aged 15 to 34 entered in the crime-fighting- database, equivalent to as many as 77 per cent of the young black male population in England and Wales. By contrast, only 22 per cent of young white males, and six per cent of the general population, are on the database.

"Your DNA can reveal where you have been, who you are related to, and sensitive information about your health. There is a real danger of abuse by Governments, or by anyone who might infiltrate the system and obtain access to people's DNA or computer records"
Dr Helen Wallace, GeneWatch UK
 
 
Date: Sunday 28th June 2009
Time: 4 pm - 7 pm
Venue: NOI UK Headquarters 1-5 Hinton Road Brixton London SE24 0HJ
Doors open: 3.30 pm
Standard Tickets: £10.00
(Online tickets: £10.50)
Telephone: 020 7501 9800