The accuracy of the DNA Profiling has made it the most suitable tool to alleviate the crime. But it has to remember at the same time that DNA samples such as blood, semen, bone and so on are the probable source of one’s personal genetic information which comprises of race, gender, health information, predisposition to disease etc. and can also disclose information related to the personal identity. In S and Marper v The United Kingdom the European Court Rights succinctly explains the nature of DNA evidence: DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid; it is the chemical found in virtually every cell in the body and the genetic information therein, which is in the form of a code or language, determines physical characteristics and directs all the chemical processes in the body. Except for identical twins, each person's DNA is unique. DNA samples are cellular samples and any …show more content…
This brings stigmatization as well as ill reputation which causes serious harm and leads to decimation. One’s predisposition to serious disease may pile up the psychological pressure, especially in the absence of effective treatments. Misuse of genetic information also has the prospects to deteriorate individual’s self-identity as well as self-worth. Data and statistics of Equal Employment of Opportunity Commissions shows that in the year 2010 201 cases were received of genetic discrimination which has been increased in the year 2015 to 257 cases were filed on the ground of genetic decimation. Further the data also shows in the year 2010 the cases of genetic discrimination, there were 38 cases among others which had no reasonable cause and the astonishing revelation of the fact in the year 2015 was that 166 cases of the genetic discrimination cases lacked any reasonable cause and the employment of various employees were turned down on no reasonable