> his concerns were initially prompted by the case of constituent who had been wrongfully arrested and received an apology from the local chief constable, but whose details have remained on the PNC.

And, presumably, since he was arrested, his DNA has also been taken and recorded and we all know that the Police are *so* willing to take DNA details off their databases...

" even when the people affected have proved they are innocent of any crime. "

Remember the old days, when it was up to the police to prove you guilty of a crime, not up to you to prove yourself innocent? I miss them.