Forensic DNA analysis and database governance in Ghana

Aaron Opoku Amankwaa; Judith Amankwa Addo

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Forensic DNA analysis and database governance in Ghana

Aaron Opoku Amankwaa, Judith Amankwa Addo

Northumbria Law School

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Abstract

There is limited information about forensic DNA profiling and databasing in Africa. According to the INTERPOL global DNA profiling survey results (2019), 11 out of 53 African countries responded ‘yes’ to the question of whether they deployed DNA profiling (INTERPOL, 2019). Seven of these countries had also set up a DNA database, and two reported that such a database was planned. Twelve other countries responded to the survey but did not authorise the public release of the information provided. This chapter narrates developments in Ghana, one of the 11 African countries that have commenced using DNA profiling in their criminal justice system, but not without critical challenges.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Law, Practice and Politics of Forensic DNA Profiling
Subtitle of host publication	Forensic Genetics and their Technolegal Worlds
Editors	Victor Toom, Matthias Wienroth, Amade M’charek
Place of Publication	London
Publisher	Taylor & Francis
Chapter	4
Pages	56-71
Number of pages	16
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9780429322358
ISBN (Print)	9781032385280, 9780367338497
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429322358-6
Publication status	Published - 30 Dec 2022

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Law, Practice and Politics of Forensic DNA Profiling : Forensic Genetics and their Technolegal Worlds. ed. / Victor Toom; Matthias Wienroth; Amade M’charek. 1st. ed. London: Taylor & Francis, 2022. p. 56-71.

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Forensic DNA analysis and database governance in Ghana

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Forensic Evidence Processing in Gender-Based Violence Cases: Handbook for Criminal Justice Practitioners

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Response to Justice Bill (Northern Ireland)

The Development of DNA policy in Africa.

Developing a Forensic DNA Legislative Framework & Policy for Africa

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