Putting the National DNA Database on Trial

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Saturday 8th November, 2008, 10.00am — 1.00pm
Cardiff Crown Court

The DNA Database explained
by Professor Steve Bain, and Dr Mairi Levitt

10.00 Judge: Introduction. Explanation of the charge

10.15 Voting

10.30 The prosecution team presents its case
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf

11.00 The defence team presents its case
Cardiff Sixth Form College

11.45 Summing up by the Judge
Tony Seculer

Jury retire
Butetown Youth Pavilion and Trelai Youth Centre

Members of the audience were asked:
'Do you think the UK should have a Universal DNA Database?'

Members of the Defence team were asked:
'If you were only allowed only one argument to persuade someone of the need for a Universal DNA Database, what would it be?'

Members of the Prosecution team were asked:
'If you were only allowed only one argument to dissuade someone of the need for a Universal DNA Database, what would it be?'

12.15 Discussion / audience questions

12.45 Jury verdict

Members of the jury were asked for some of the reasons behind their verdict

1.00 Final votes

Hear about the Trial artwork

Hear comments from the Judge

DNA Sculpture

This project is a collaboration between University of Glamorgan (Project Leader, Rachel Iredale), the Wales Gene Park, Techniquest and Swansea University, with funding from the Wellcome Trust.

Project team