CDR: swiss to use DNA instead of prints
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anonymous at openpgp.net
Thu Nov 9 14:40:23 PST 2000
In Switzerland DNA tests to replace fingerprinting
Vienna, Nov 9, IRNA -- Traditional fingerprinting of criminals is to
be replaced by DNA tests within four years in Switzerland, Swiss Radio
International reported Thursday.
The cabinet approved the move on Thursday, saying DNA was a much
more reliable method of identifying suspects.
Under the new system, a database of DNA profiles is to be set up
to assist police in tracking down suspects.
The database will contain genetic information about convicted
criminals, enabling police to establish whether a particular person
was present at the scene of a crime.
Announcing the decision, the justice ministry said the system had
been operating on an experimental basis since July 1.
It added that traditional fingerprinting techniques would continue
to be used alongside the DNA database until 2004, when fingerprinting
would be dropped.
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