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Criminal Justice (Forensic Evidence and DNA Database System) Act 2014

From Department of Justice

Published on 22 June 2014

Last updated on 13 December 2021

The Act was signed by the President on 22 June, 2014.

The main purposes of the Act are to:

replace the existing statutory and common law arrangements governing the taking of samples for forensic testing from suspects for use as evidence in criminal investigations and proceedings, with an updated statute-only regime
provide for the establishment of a DNA database system for use by the Garda Síochána as an intelligence source for criminal investigations
to assist in finding or identifying missing or unknown persons

Act, Explanatory Memo, Bill and Debates

Associated S.I.'s

Regulatory Impact Analysis - DNA Bill

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