Results

National Forensic DNA Databases. Socio-Ethical Challenges and Current Practices in the EU.
In this issue of the European Ethical-Legal Papers, the authors present the results of an inquiry into the legislative framework of forensic DNA databases in the EU. This paper starts with a brief introduction into forensic DNA profiling and databasing. Subsequently, it discusses the ethically most salient features of forensic DNA databases. The authors focus on sample collection, entry and removal criteria, sample retention, European harmonization and confidentiality related-matters. Finally, the report presents the actual inventory of the current forensic DNA databasing policies in the European Union. Eeach Member State is discussed separately. In appendix, a few tables provide a more synoptic view on the current situation of forensic DNA databasing in the European Union.

N. Van Camp & K. Dierickx. National Forensic DNA Databases - Socio-Ethical Challenges and Current Practices in the EU, European Ethical-Legal Papers N°9, Leuven, 2007.

Publication on governance and biobanks

Biobank governance: Trend and Perspectives, Pathobiology 2007; 74:206-211

Publication on biobank

Genome Austria Tissue Bank – Gatib, Pathobiology 2007; 74: 178-188.