The impact of the Pr üm treaty on the Portuguese forensic DNA database—A brief review

The Treaty of Pr üm signed on 27 May 2005, by seven Member States of European Union (EU), sought to improve cross-border security cooperation in combating terrorism, cross-border crime and illegal immigration. For this purpose, provisions were set for automated exchanges of data regarding DNA, fingerprints and vehi cle registration plates. Later, other Member States expressed their intention to accede to the Prüm Convention, including Portugal.Portuguese forensic DNA profiles database was implemented in 2010, although only in 2015 Portugal started the automated DNA data exchange with other countries.

Source: Forensic Science International: Genetics Supplement Series - October 30, 2019 Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: P. Brito, A.M. Bento, N. Gouveia, L. Sampaio, F. Balsa, V. Lopes, M. S ão Bento, P. Cunha, A. Serra, M.J. Porto Source Type: research