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Jamaica's DNA database was established in 2002. New legislation was introduced in 2010 but not adopted and a revised version of the proposed law was submitted to the Jamaican Parliament in April 2015 and adopted in December.

The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 50 crime scene DNA profiles and 2,607 individuals' profiles, plus 2 unknown/deceased DNA profiles were held in Jamaica at the time of the survey.

Resources

• External links
  • The DNA Evidence Act 2016

• Press articles
  • The Loop Jamaica: Forensic lab improving national security, says Matthew Samuda (8th November 2020)
  • Jamaica Information Service: Security Ministry to Acquire Software for DNA Database (5th July 2019)
  • Jamaica Observer: Chuck says National ID System will be game changer (29th March 2017)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Ronald Mason | Not Diluting Truth (5th March 2017)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Ronald Mason | No Stomach For Tough Measures? (10th July 2016)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Prisoner Transfer Provision In DNA Law Removed (15th December 2015)
  • Jamaica Observer: Senate passes DNA Evidence Act (11th December 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Prisoner-transfer clause in DNA law triggers concerns in Senate (11th December 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Golding to make another attempt to pass DNA bill in Senate (11th December 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: House approves DNA Bill (17th November 2015)
  • Jamaica Observer: House passes DNA Bill (17th November 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: State to take DNA of non-convicted persons (23rd June 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Attorneys wary of forced taking of DNA samples (23rd June 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Gov't won't procrastinate with DNA bill (18th June 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: PNP parenting committee suggests law for mandatory DNA, paternity tests (10th May 2015)
  • Jamaica Observer: Caretaker lashes 'disrespectful' men on Mother's Day (10th May 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Why I oppose DNA law (9th May 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Citizens' rights safe with DNA Act, says Bunting (1st May 2015)
  • Caribbean 360: Jamaica’s National Security Minister says DNA law is solid (1st May 2015)
  • Xinhua: Jamaica seeks to enhance forensic investigation with DNA technology (1st May 2015)
  • Jamaica Observer: Security minister confident DNA Bill will withstand any challenge(1st May 2015)
  • Latin America Herald Tribune: Jamaican Government Seeks DNA Database as Crime-Fighting Tool(30th April 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: DNA legislation tabled, Gov't links ballistics data to INTERPOL (30th April 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: DNA legislation tabled by Bunting today (29th April 2015)
  • Jamaica Observer: DNA Bill tabled in Parliament(29th April 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Holness, Knight Agree On Mandatory DNA Samples From Accused (20th March 2015)
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Holness Calls For National ID System (19th March 2015)
  • The Gleaner: No DNA for now (9th April 2014)
  • Go-Jamaica: Bunting: DNA legislation not panacea for Jamaica's crime problem (18th December 2013) Reports that the DNA Bill will go before legislators in January 2014.
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Yes, DNA can be faked! (17th December 2013)
  • Go-Jamaica: Shields casts doubt on effectiveness of new anti-gang law (8th December 2013)
  • The Gleaner: DNA database, law risky - attorney (8th December 2013)
  • The Jamaica Observer: Chuck calls for review of Anti-Gang Bill before debate (29th June 2013) Reports delay of the DNA Bill.
  • Jamaica Observer: DNA Bill expected next month (19th December 2012)
  • The Gleaner: Tough on crime, tough on the causes of crime (12th June 2011)
  • Jamaica Observer: UWI's DNA gold mine (27th February 2011)
  • Jamaica Observer: Justice ministry working to meet December deadline for DNA legislation (12th November 2010)