ArticleForensic science international. Synergy2024
Towards ethical forensic practice: Undertaking research on biomaterials and applications for forensic science.
Article in Forensic science international. Synergy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Forensic biobank; towards comprehensive forensic genetic frequency database for the Kenyan population.Forensic science international. Synergy · 2025Article
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Abstract
The article by Maseme, Gardner and Mahomed discusses the need for clarifications and amendments to South Africa's legal framework, particularly the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013, which governs broad consent for biobank research. The authors emphasise the importance of addressing conflicts between POPIA and the ethical standards stipulated by the Department of Health. The article calls for collaboration between the forensic science community and the Academy of Science of South Africa, to develop a uniform code of conduct, as per the requirements of POPIA. The authors stress the imperative of a DNA statistical population profile database for diverse representation in forensic science. The article highlights the significance of voluntary informed consent and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, with a view to mitigating potential risks and ethical concerns.
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