Launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in the United Kingdom

The European Parliament adopted by 594 votes to 75, with 2 abstentions, following a special legislative procedure, a legislative resolution on the draft Council implementing decision on the launch of automated data exchange with regards to DNA data in the United Kingdom.

The European Parliament approved the Council's proposal to entitle the United Kingdom, for the purposes of automated searching and comparison of DNA data, to receive and supply personal data pursuant to Decision 2008/615/JHA.