This POSTnote reviews the current status of DNA profiling and highlights some of the issues which arise from its use in criminal cases. POSTnote 29. POST. 1991.
DNA profiling in forensic science (188 KB , PDF)
Since 1986, DNA profiling techniques have been increasingly used in forensic science. While there is no dispute over the ability of this test to provide very strong evidence of guilt or innocence, debate continues over its effective use, quality control and the use of the information generated
This POSTnote reviews the current status of DNA profiling and highlights some of the issues which arise from its use in criminal cases.
DNA profiling in forensic science (188 KB , PDF)
A POSTnote describing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental health. This briefing summarises the latest understanding from research about the effects on children throughout the pandemic, and the factors that increase vulnerability to poor mental health. It also reviews policy approaches that seek to protect children's mental health, with particular focus on recent initiatives to address this.
Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) refers to education and childcare provided in regulated settings from birth to the start of primary school. This POSTnote summarises the evidence on the association between ECEC and children’s development in England and the key factors that affect this. It also covers the impact of government-funded ECEC places on families and the sector, and stakeholder perspectives on public policy priorities.
An overview of water fluoridation in England, including the impact of fluoride on dental health, an overview of dental health in England, and the importance and implications of dental health inequalities.
