The court considered the difficulties which can arise from the use of DNA testing in family proceedings. Experts need to bear in mind that their reports should be expressed in terms which can be understood by lay people and in terms which explain clearly the scientific justification (and limitations) for the opinions being expressed.
Anthony Hayden QC HHJ
[2007] EWHC 3235 (Fam), [2008] 1 FLR 328
Bailii
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – London Borough of Richmond v B and Others FD 12-Nov-2010
Caution in Use of Hair Samples to Test Alcohol
The court considered the extent to which reliance could be placed on tests of hair samples for alcohol in care proceedings.
Held: Such evidence should be used with caution: ‘(i) When used, hair tests should be used only as part of the . .
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Updated: 18 July 2021; Ref: scu.264662
