| A random selection of arrestees are approached within 48 hours of their arrest and asked to participate in the study. |
| Table 2 gives the basic sociodemographic characteristics of the sample of arrestees. |
| Although arrestees who are not convicted can later have their DNA removed from databases, this would involve a bureaucratic process. |
| Notably, most of the arrestees had no criminal records, and many were related to or married to US citizens. |
| After all, the Vienna Convention applies to all foreign arrestees, not just those facing possible execution. |
| It appears that providing arrestees with more details about the research protocol will not adversely affect participation. |
