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DNA Tests Lack Legal Regulation

2005-1-9 9:05:23 CRIENGLISH.com

DNA tests are used to confirm blood ties between parents and children, but they can also separate families and cause doubt and distrust between couples.

DNA tests are used to confirm blood ties between parents and children, but they can also separate families and cause doubt and distrust between couples.

An opinion article in Yan Zhao Metropolis Daily explains that it is husbands who usually request the test, despite the fact that the result may lead to hurt for the mothers and children. The article says they are passive and unable to stop their husbands abusing the tests.

It appeals for legislature to restrict the use of DNA tests to protect families and the human rights of women and children.

The writer refers to the situation in Germany as an example. The German government noticed negative effects of allowing widespread DNA testing and ruled that a husband faces a penalty if he takes a DNA test without the written approval of his wife. The writer calls on the Chinese government to consider a similar measure.

Web Editor: Han Yueling

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