According to the Official government response, June 2023, the government accepted this recommendation, noting that the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) homicide investigation arrangements have significantly changed. According to the Official government response, June 2023, while the MPS indicated no likelihood of successful prosecutions in the foreseeable future, the government response does not explicitly state whether the MPS has considered or explored obtaining DNA samples from former Police Officer Z31's relatives. No further published evidence on this specific action has been identified since June 2023.