Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 11, 2023 4:48:41 GMT 12
COULD GENETIC TESTING TRIAL TO SOLVE UNSOLVED CASES BE DISCRIMINATION FOR MĀORI?
In an effort to solve two of the most well-known cold cases in the nation — the unsolved murders of Mellory Manning and Alicia O’Reily — police and the Institute of Environmental Science Research (ESR) are evaluating the use of genetic testing through trial.
However, concerns have been raised about the trial and the potential for discrimination against Māori. That’s because Māori suspects are more likely than non-Māori to have a DNA sample taken by the police.....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/10/10/could-genetic-testing-trial-helping-to-solve-cases-be-discrimination-for-maori/
In an effort to solve two of the most well-known cold cases in the nation — the unsolved murders of Mellory Manning and Alicia O’Reily — police and the Institute of Environmental Science Research (ESR) are evaluating the use of genetic testing through trial.
However, concerns have been raised about the trial and the potential for discrimination against Māori. That’s because Māori suspects are more likely than non-Māori to have a DNA sample taken by the police.....
www.teaonews.co.nz/2023/10/10/could-genetic-testing-trial-helping-to-solve-cases-be-discrimination-for-maori/