What are the benefits of DNA profiling?
Top The experience acquired by countries already using DNA profiling in their crime investigations shows that there are several important advantages to be gained: • rapid and absolute elimination of innocent suspects; • rapid identification of offenders with a very high degree of certainty; • reliability of evidence produced in court; • better administration of justice; • increased public confidence in the criminal justice system; • a deterrent effect on offenders with a concomitant decrease in crime; • cost-effectiveness in terms of investigation time saved.
The experience acquired by countries already using DNA profiling in their crime investigations shows that there are several important advantages to be gained: • rapid and absolute elimination of innocent suspects; • rapid identification of offenders with a very high degree of certainty; • reliability of evidence produced in court; • better administration of justice; • increased public confidence in the criminal justice system; • a deterrent effect on offenders with a concomitant decrease in crime; • cost-effectiveness in terms of investigation time saved.
