Why Canada Needs a Modernized DNA Database System

Epoch Times
With the government’s criminal justice reform agenda front and centre, an opportunity exists to modernize laws regarding DNA forensic evidence. Canada has had laws specific to the gathering of DNA evidence since the mid-90s, but we’ve been operating with one hand tied behind our back to the detriment of crime solving and prevention.

St. Kitts and Nevis lawmakers vote to replace 135-year-old Evidence Act, new law makes provisions for DNA and electronic evidence

BASSETERRE, ST KITTS – Law makers in St. Kitts and Nevis have replaced its 135-year old Evidence Act that originated out of the United Kingdom, like most of our pre-independence legislation.