January 2009 Report
News and Legislative updates for anyone seeking the latest information on forensic DNA policy and practice |
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AN ABBREVIATED VERSION OF THE JANUARY 2009 REPORT IS BEING PUBLISHED DUE TO WORKLOAD ISSUES. THESE ITEMS WILL BRING TO YOUR ATTENTION A FEW IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN FORENSIC DNA. |
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MICHIGAN ENACTS LAW TO REQUIRE DNA FOR CERTAIN FELONY ARRESTS
As one of the last matters of businesss in the 2009 legislative session, Michigan enacted a law to require DNA upon arrest for most violent felonies.
THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS RULES UNITED KINGDOM RETENTION POLICY FOR DNA DATABASE IS A BREACH OF HUMAN RIGHTS
The European High Court on Human Rights has issued a ruling stating that the current policy in the UK to refuse requests for expungement of DNA and fingerprints of persons who are arrested but never convicted of a crime is a violation of human rights. However, in its ruling the court makes clear statements as to the efficacy of DNA databases in solving and fighting crime -- the issue under debate was whether the government may refuse expungement requests from persons who are not convicted.
FEDERAL LAW FOR ARRESTEE AND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT TESTING TO BE ROLLED OUT
The federal law to require DNA samples upon arrest for any crime committed under federal jurisdiction is in the process of being implemented. Additionally, the law requires DNA samples from illegal immigrants who are detained.
STATE LEGISLATURES BEGIN 2009 CONSIDERATION OF ARRESTEE BILLS
The State Legislative sessions are gearing up for 2009, and numerous bills to expand DNA databases have already been introduced. Please use the link below for updates.
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