Difference between revisions of "Kuwait"
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| − | Kuwait set up its DNA database in 2002, with no specific DNA database legislation. There were renewed calls in 2012 for expansion. In 2015, Kuwait adopted a law making it mandatory for all citizens to be on a national DNA database. | + | Kuwait set up its DNA database in 2002, with no specific DNA database legislation. There were renewed calls in 2012 for expansion. In 2015, Kuwait adopted a law making it mandatory for all citizens and foreign residents to be on a national DNA database. |
The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 393 crime scene DNA profiles and 3,958 individuals' profiles were held in Kuwait at the time of the survey. | The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 393 crime scene DNA profiles and 3,958 individuals' profiles were held in Kuwait at the time of the survey. | ||
Revision as of 12:06, 6 July 2015
Kuwait set up its DNA database in 2002, with no specific DNA database legislation. There were renewed calls in 2012 for expansion. In 2015, Kuwait adopted a law making it mandatory for all citizens and foreign residents to be on a national DNA database.
The 2008 Interpol survey reports that 393 crime scene DNA profiles and 3,958 individuals' profiles were held in Kuwait at the time of the survey.
References
- External links
- Press articles
- AFP: Kuwait makes DNA tests mandatory after IS bombing (1st July 2015)
- Gulf Times: Mandatory DNA testing in Kuwait (1st July 2015)
- Khaleej Times: Kuwait makes DNA tests mandatory after Daesh bombing (1st July 2015)
- Emirates 24/7: DNA tests mandatory for all in Kuwait (1st July 2015)
- Kuwait News Agency: Kuwait Genetic Conference Urges creation of National DNA Database (18th April 2012)
- Gulf Times: GCC mulls sharing personal data in war against crime, terror (26th November 2010)
- Kuwait News Agency: Kuwait is still suffering unknown fate of missing PoWs (29th August 2009)
- Kuwait News Agency: Interior Ministry Undersecretary confirms ministry's readiness at all times (2nd November 2005)
