Genetics & DNA technology
Subtitle: legal aspects
By: Wilson Wall.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Cavendish
Published: 2004
Place of publication: London; Portland, Or
Language: eng
Number of pages: 118
ISBN-13: 9781859418932
Subjects: Genetic engineering -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.; DNA fingerprinting -- Law and legislation -- Great Britain.
Other titles: Genetics and DNA technology
Description: "This book gives a detailed insight into the way in which DNA analysis is carried out, starting with: the structure of DNA; early attempts at personal identification, such as fingerprints; how DNA is analysed; the creation of DNA databases; and ethical considerations. It is not intended as a textbook of law, but as an adjunct to those who are studying law or want to become forensic scientists." "This book is intended as a resource for lawyers, at all levels, from students to barristers and beyond. All those that deal with DNA within the law need to have some grip on the way it is used. With a comprehensive glossary and analysis of the statistical use of DNA this book should be a valuable resource for all those involved, or just interested, in the way in which DNA is used in court."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes index.