Law

The most famous police station in Britain is New Scotland Yard in London, but there are police stations all over the country. They've all got a blue light outside to show they are police stations. We visited a new police station in Lewisham, an area in south-east London. This is the coustody room of the police station.
Next they take fingerprints to check the person's identity. They also take mouth swabs for analysis of DNA.
Next day he went to court. Here three magistrates listen to evidence from the police and witnesses. They then decide if the person is guilty or not guilty. Fingerprints are a good way of identifying people but DNA is more reliable.
A person's identity can be found from a single hair! Each person has got a unique DNA profile. DNA profiles can be matched onthese computers. Forensic scientists provide the evidence that helps the courts decide whether a suspect is guilty of a crime or not. The courts then decide on the sentence.