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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 2015.

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 2015

• Press articles
  • Jamaica Gleaner: Prisoner Transfer Provision In DNA Law Removed (15th 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: 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 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)