Consultation outcome

Ethical dimensions of next generation sequencing

• From: National DNA Database Ethics Group
• Published: 12 July 2016
• Last updated: 16 March 2017 — See all updates

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.

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Original consultation

Summary

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

This consultation ran from
12 July 2016 to 11:45pm on 12 August 2016

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

1. 16 March 2017

   Outcome published.

2. 12 July 2016

   First published.