Genetic information and crime investigation : social, ethical and public policy aspects of the establishment, expansion and police use of the National DNA Database.

摘要: The recent incorporation of forensic DNA identification technology into the criminal justice systems a growing number countries has been fast and far reaching. In developing using profiling for purposes many jurisdictions across world have followed common trajectory: from its case-by-case use to support investigation prosecution small homicides sexual assaults, recovery biological samples comparison profiles as an extensive routine practice in wide range crimes including property auto crime. Essential this development introduction expansion databases or 'registers' which contain collections genetic derived lawfully collected widening categories individuals. National Database (NDNAD) England & Wales is one such database. This report provides account NDNAD uses that we hope will stimulate discussion debate among stakeholders – scientists, crime scene personnel, police officers, policy makers, members legal profession who contribute making ‘work’ other interested parties human rights groups, academics, bio-ethicists respond to, sometimes influence, understandings applications instrument. But also promote, supplying comprehensive overview historical development, current use, potential changes databasing Wales, understanding beyond those with ‘hands on’ interest use.