Consultation outcome

Ethical dimensions of next generation sequencing

This consultation has concluded

Detail of outcome

Feedback from this consultation helped inform development of our report on the ethical considerations of next generation sequencing technologies.


Original consultation

Summary

The National DNA Database Ethics Group are seeking views from stakeholders on potential ethical issues surrounding next generation sequencing technologies.

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Consultation description

The National DNA Database Ethics Group are seeking views from stakeholders on:

  • next generation sequencing technologies that may become available in the next 10 years
  • potential ethical issues which might arise if these are used to help with criminal investigations

Please include the reasons for your views including any supporting information or evidence. Views on any other aspect of the consultation document are also welcome.

Documents

Consultation: ethical dimensions of next generation sequencing

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Updates to this page

Published 12 July 2016
Last updated 16 March 2017 + show all updates
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