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Justicia Forense – DNA Latin America is supporting the Ecuadorian state in a Webinar on the future of forensic DNA in the Ecuadorian justice system. Join us! October 20
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8th Edition

Forensic Finding of the Year DNA HIDS 2024

(May 14 and 15)

GTH DNA’s highly anticipated annual “Forensic Hit of the Year” presentation returns this season with more exciting investigative stories from around the world. You will be able to watch it on-line next May 14, 2024, during the Human Identification Solutions Virtual Conference (HIDS). As always, this year’s program reviewed several interesting cases to compile and showcase the best forensic findings that utilized DNA databases in unique and effective ways. This program continues to raise global awareness of the incredible value of DNA databases in solving and preventing crimes, identifying missing persons and exonerating the innocent.

BOLIVIA

DNA-related legislation:

Bill of November 8, 2012: Download. The legislative proposal to create a DNA database in Bolivia began with the bill called the «Boliviano» Criminal Identification System (SIBIC), with the aim of applying biometric authentication and information technologies to register and determine the identity of criminals. This proposal was presented in the 2015-2016 legislature with number 0682015-16 and in the 2016-2017 legislature with number 028/201617.

Existing DNA databases

National Registry of Genetic and Fingerprinting Service administered by the Forensic Research Institute.

LAW OF THE GENETIC PROFILE BANK OF THE PLURINATIONAL STATE OF BOLIVIA

PERU

Law 1398 of 2018 / Bill No. 05630, April 18, 2000. DNA: Database Law and Bank.

(Congress of the Republic of Peru – Link)

Existing DNA databases

Missing persons database Led by the National Police.