Forensic evidence such as DNA and fingerprints, provides a powerful tool in the investigation and prosecution of crime in Scotland.
The public must feel confident that the laws governing the acquisition and retention of DNA and fingerprint data are proportionate and that appropriate procedures are in place to manage this data.
The Scottish Government publishes and maintains this public information website to provide as much information as possible on the subject of forensic data, the laws surrounding it and the benefits it can bring to the detection and prevention of crime in Scotland.