Legal Document

Regulations under Section 15AD of the South African Police Service Act (DNA Regulations)

Author
Republic of South Africa
Publication Year
2020
Region
Africa
Thematic Area
Families / Forensics / Law & Policies
Topic
Criminal Justice / DNA Analysis / Identification / Law – National / Management of the Dead / Recovery of remains / Excavation / Exhumation
Access
Open access

For the purpose of regulating the collection, analysis, retention, and destruction of DNA reference samples from certain persons; For regulating the removal of DNA profiles from the National Forensic DNA Database and to provide for protocols and training related to familial searches; for the lodging of complaints and matters incidental thereto; and for regulating access to the National Forensic DNA Database.