One problem with DNA evidence is the danger of cross-contamination. Alarm bells must ring even more loudly, however, over the relationship between expert forensic staff at the Scottish Polic... Read more
A Virginia law, that allows police to collect your DNA if you are arrested for a violent crime, could be overturned. A Court of Appeals in Maryland has just declared a similar law unconstitu... Read more
The state has overemphasized collecting DNA samples from those arrested for crimes of violence to solve cases while not putting enough resources into gathering forensic evidence at crime sce... Read more
This week the Brazilian Congress approved Bill 2.458/2011, which regulates the collection and storage of genetic profiles from individuals for criminal investigations. It was an uncommonly f... Read more
A new law governing the gathering and retention of data including biometric and DNA information has come into force in the UK. Under the Protection of Freedoms (PoF) Act, which received Roya... Read more
The field of forensic science has seen tremendous growth in the last few decades. CSI and other TV series have helped to popularize the use of DNA samples to catch a suspect. DNA evidence, h... Read more
There’s an unknown number of evidence kits across the country — all with the key to solving cold cases — that sit untested Read more
Tens of thousands of children as young as ten are having their DNA swabbed and stored by police forces across the country, even if they are not charged with any offence. One force admitted t... Read more
On April 25, the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a hearing on on H.R. 3361, the “Utilizing DNA Technology to Solve Cold Cases... Read more
Maryland’s highest court on Tuesday blocked police in most cases from collecting DNA samples when they arrest suspects in violent crimes and burglaries, dealing a blow to one of Gov. M... Read more