Fraser, J. and , Scottish Government (Funder) (2009) Acquisition and retention of DNA and fingerprint data in Scotland. [Report]
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Abstract
This review examines the current legislation and practices in relation to the acquisition and retention of fingerprint and DNA data in Scotland. Three main issues were under consideration: given that law and practice in relation to DNA and fingerprints differs, should these be brought into line? For those who have criminal proceedings initiated against them for relevant sexual or violent offences but are not convicted; is the current regime for temporary retention of samples appropriate and effective? In relation to individuals who are dealt with by Children's Hearings for relevant sexual or violent offences, is the current law (which does not provide for the sampling or retention of forensic data) appropriate?
| Item type: | Report |
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| ID code: | 18671 |
| Keywords: | dna, fingerprints, dna databases, forensic science, Scotland, Genetics, Science (General), Law of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Forensic Medicine. Medical jurisprudence. Legal medicine , Criminal justice administration, Law (General) |
| Subjects: | Political Science > Political institutions (Europe) > Scotland Science > Natural history > Genetics Science > Science (General) Law > Law of the United Kingdom and Ireland Medicine > Public aspects of medicine > Forensic Medicine. Medical jurisprudence. Legal medicine Social Sciences > Social pathology. Social and public welfare > Criminal justice administration Law > Law (General) |
| Department: | Faculty of Science > Pure and Applied Chemistry |
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| Depositing user: | Ms Lorraine Stewart |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Apr 2010 09:43 |
| Last modified: | 06 Oct 2012 08:41 |
| URI: | http://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/18671 |
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