DNA and other biometric information may be collected from inmates and those suspects charged by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
The proposal by the Justice Ministry’s Central Institute of Forensic Science (CIFS) would be known as a Biometric Hub for Justice.
CIFS director Pol Col Songsak Raksaksakul said the hub is needed as the Genetic Data Bill, which allows for a national DNA centre for the population, has received cabinet approval.
“The proposed centre will collect DNA and other information from all inmates under the supervision of the Justice Ministry as well as from suspects indicted by the DSI,” Pol Col Songsak said. “The CIFS itself can’t…
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