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Praising Judy Turner twice in a week!
Thursday, March 20th, 2008 at 5:44 amThe Herald reports on a bill by United Future’s Judy Turner that will allow DNA testing of children for paternity tests. At present a parent can block such a test for a child under 16.
The Government doesn’t seem that keen on it, but the Law Commission backed such a move in 2005.
I would make the point that a court ordered DNA test should only be ordered, if agreement can not be obtained. It is a last resort, not a first resort. But it is important that they can be ordered when paternity is in doubt.
Tags: DNA, Judy Turner, paternity tests, private members bills, United Future