Experts Urge Government to Establish Legal Framework for DNA Testing and Database
Summary
Experts have urged the Nepalese government to establish a legal framework for DNA testing and database creation to enhance forensic capabilities and ensure privacy protections.
Key Points
- Experts highlight the absence of specific DNA testing laws in Nepal and call for immediate legal provisions.
- There is a pressing need to establish a DNA database to assist in identifying missing persons and unidentified bodies.
- Lack of proper equipment hampers DNA testing accuracy and causes sample backlogs in Nepalese forensic laboratories.
- Legal measures must ensure the integrity of samples and protect personal privacy against unauthorized DNA data access.
