How does the new law affect DNA testing?
On Friday 1st September 2006 the Government introduced a ban on testing DNA without permission. Under the Human Tissue Act it is a criminal offence to take a sample from someone to test their DNA without their consent, except for medical purposes and lawful investigative purposes, for example a criminal investigation. Click here to download the Human Tissue Act 2004.
On 1st September 2006 the Government introduced a ban on testing DNA without permission. The Human Tissue Act makes it a criminal offence to take a sample from someone to test their DNA without their consent, except for medical purposes and lawful investigative purposes, for example a criminal investigation. Click here for the Human Genetics Commission report on the new law.
On Friday 1st September 2006 the Government introduced a ban on testing DNA without permission. Under the Human Tissue Act it is a criminal offence to take a sample from someone to test their DNA without their consent, except for medical purposes and lawful investigative purposes, for example a criminal investigation. Click here for the Human Genetics Commission report on … Visit Site International Biosciences – Frequently Asked Questions About…
