Gordon Thomas Honeywell-DNA through the project “Justicia Forense – DNA Latin America” signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Province of Santa Fe, Argentina.
Justicia Forense: DNA Latin America is made up of experts in the development of criminal policy, legislation and protocols for forensic DNA databases.
Justicia Forense DNA Latin America
is a campaign of Gordon Thomas Honeywell DNA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
They are studying the bill that creates the National DNA Registry System
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.
EL SALVADOR
URUGUAY
HONDURAS