Forensic DNA profiling in the southern border provinces of Thailand: Ethical and regulatory issues
Issued Date
2022-07-01
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03790738
eISSN
18726283
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2-s2.0-85129733762
Pubmed ID
35533636
Journal Title
Forensic Science International
Volume
336
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Forensic Science International Vol.336 (2022)
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David Tan W.C., Stasi A., Kumar Dhar B. Forensic DNA profiling in the southern border provinces of Thailand: Ethical and regulatory issues. Forensic Science International Vol.336 (2022). doi:10.1016/j.forsciint.2022.111322 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/85775
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Forensic DNA profiling in the southern border provinces of Thailand: Ethical and regulatory issues
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Abstract
The use of forensic DNA profiling has increased steadily over the years. The technique of DNA profiling, which started to be used in the UK courts to accurately identify individuals, has gradually expanded towards other legal systems. In both industrialized and developing countries, criminal investigations often rely on forensic DNA profiling and databasing. Although DNA evidence is very reliable and plays an essential part in solving criminal cases, it also presents numerous risks. Privacy issues have been raised. The creation of national databanks, in fact, poses a range of legal, ethical and social issues. Firstly, this article will define the DNA profiling technique and its different uses. Secondly, the nature of the samples will be discussed. Also, the legal and ethical risks related to confidentiality will be pointed out with particular regard to the southern border provinces of Thailand. Finally, the paper will analyze the question of DNA storage of forensic biological samples.