Legal Referral on DNA and Fingerprinting Procedures by Police
May 28, 2025
A court referred a matter to the Supreme Constitutional Court regarding the taking of fingerprints and DNA by the police, questioning whether it violates the right to respect for private and family life. This discussion arose from the arrest of a citizen for drugs, who refused to provide a saliva sample. The police requested a relevant order from the court, which was issued, but the constitutionality of the procedure is now under examination. If it is found that the legal article is unconstitutional, many related cases may be invalidated.