Posts by nadia
A Sense of Self
Both the Commons and the House of Lords have recently voted for the UK to be the first to accept the creation of a baby using DNA originating from three different people. This IVF (in vitro fertilization) technique is known as mitochondrial replacement therapy and concerns the prevention of certain genetic diseases, which could potentially…
Read MoreDNA Experts Assist Family Lawyers with Parentage Testing
We all known that the dynamics of family life are immensely complex and this is especially so when the relationship between the adults begins to break down. Ultimately this may lead to a mutual separation (maybe the adults have just grown apart and want different things out of life) or in a more inflamed state,…
Read MoreDNA – The True Test of Any Relationship
Over the last 15 years, the legal profession has taken to the use of DNA testing with alacrity. This is a fine example of the devolution of complex technology into our society – through testing for ancestry (the recent exhumation of Richard III is a good example), to testing for possible criminal activity (the use…
Read MoreUsing DNA Testing to Aid the Transgender Community
The increasing societal commitment to the well being of those wishing to express different gender identity and gender expression together with the legal recognition of same, is important for the protection of individuals, their dignity and their health. Recent instances however, concern the ability of transgender people to amend the birth certificate of a child…
Read MoreData Protection Law Evolves into a New Niche
We are at present seemingly swamped by marketing materials which are keen to point out the financial consequences of noncompliance with the new EU wide data protection regulation, the GDPR1, which is due to come into force on 25th May 2018. This legislation, despite the inevitable cost to business in terms of change to process…
Read MoreShould Rapists Gain Parental Responsibility
The ITV programme Loose Women faced a backlash last September from a poll entitled “is it ever a woman’s fault if she is raped?” The viewers’ response to the poll was 88% “no” and the help centre Rape Crisis unequivocally responded that rape is the fault of the rapist, no matter what the situation. This…
Read MorePaternity Fraud, a Blow to the Stomach
Increasingly entering common parlance is the term “paternity fraud” which is the naming of a man as being the biological father of a child by that child’s mother, when in fact, she knows he is not the father. Paternity fraud is a subset of “mis-attributed paternity”, where a child has been fathered by one man,…
Read MoreAn Introduction to the Use of DNA tests in Legal Practice – The Test of a Relationship
Many family law, inheritance and social services cases are now being resolved by the use of DNA technology in order to determine parentage or other biological relationships. Thus it is a pleasure to welcome you to a series of articles in which we hope to explain how best to use DNA testing in your practice,…
Read MoreLegal DNA Testing for Paternity: Get the Answers You Need
Revealing an individual’s genetic blueprint through DNA paternity testing carries profound legal and personal implications. Recognising the critical role these tests play, legal DNA testing for paternity ensures definitive answers that stand up to the scrutiny of UK legal systems. Legal DNA paternity tests distinguish themselves from informal at-home tests by adhering to strict protocols…
Read MoreMother Refusing DNA Test UK: Navigating Legalities and Choices
Dealing with a mother refusing a DNA test in the UK can be an emotional and confusing experience. You might be unsure of your rights, the legal steps involved, and the potential impact on your child’s well-being. You’re not alone in facing this challenge. In this article, we’ll guide you through the legalities surrounding a…
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