David Cameron has been involved in talks which could increase cooperation over policing in Europe, documents show. Ministers have told EU leaders that they will make a decision on whether to take part in a Europe-wide DNA database by 1 December... Read more
When DNA comes up in a criminal investigation, people listen. DNA is “the gold standard” of forensic science, nearly beyond question when it comes to a criminal conviction or exoneration. Many believe the identifying power of DNA is infallible a... Read more
DNA profiling is seen as an essential tool to identify criminals, dead bodies and for ascertaining parents. State Minister for Women and Children Affairs Meher Afroze placed Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Bill-2014 on Monday. The bill was sent to t... Read more
EARNING their increased pay, Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday passed five bills in a single sitting. Attorney General Ramlogan called for support for the Miscellaneous Provisions (Administration of Justice) Bill, 2014, which had been debate... Read more
The DNA database promised seven years ago should be operational by the end of the year, justice officials have said. Legislation creating the database passed all stages of the Oireachtas yesterday, marking a landmark in criminal law and policing... Read more
Background The Forensic Genetics Policy Initiative (www.dnapolicyinitiative.org) is a civil society-led project which aims to set human rights standards for DNA databases around the world, by establishing best practice and involving experts, pol... Read more
Courts may soon face the challenge of determining whether genetics can be linked to criminal behavior The “my genes made me do it” defense is not solely reserved for Law and Order SVU. At least, not for long. As science continues to tell us more... Read more
A bill before the Rhode Island General Assembly would give law enforcement sweeping new powers to collect DNA from people placed under arrest. The legislature should refine this measure, which both overreaches and provides insufficient safeguard... Read more
The Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee approved on Tuesday of a significant expansion of the list of criminal offenses that the police will be allowed to order the suspect provide a DNA sample to further their investigations. The... Read more
Wisconsin has joined a handful of states in allowing familial DNA testing — a powerful but debatable procedure — to identify suspects in murders and sexual assaults. “We’re getting to the point where we will start offering this,” said Brian O’Ke... Read more