Use of DNA evidence in immigration applications
An independent report has been published on the use of DNA evidence in immigration decisions.
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This report was commissioned following the Home Secretary’s statement to Parliament on 25 October 2018.
The Home Secretary updated the House of Lords on the use of DNA evidence in immigration applications on 27 November 2018.
Richard Alcock also conducted an independent internal review into the requirement for DNA evidence to be provided in immigration cases which was published on 25 October 2018.
If you think your immigration case may have been influenced by being required to provide DNA testing, dedicated helplines have been set up and you can get advice and support.
Ex-Gurkhas who were required to take a DNA test by the Ministry of Defence will be written to by British Gurkhas Nepal.
If you think you may have been affected, please email: [email protected]
Updates to this page
Published 10 June 2019Last updated 28 February 2020 + show all updates
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Addition of: 'Review of the MOD's use of DNA testing in response to the Singh Review' alongside new message on landing page involving Ex-Gurkhas.
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Attached Darra Singh’s review of Home Office response to mandating of DNA evidence.
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First published.