Genomic registration in Russia in crime investigation: current state and prospects

Abstract

The article analyzes the problems of legal regulation and practical implementation of the state genomic registration in the activities of the law enforcement system, the opinion is expressed about the prospects for the use of gene-molecular information in various fields of activity. The regulatory and legal regulation of the Institute of genomic registration in the Russian Federation is characterized, changes to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation on issues of state genomic registration are analyzed. The issues of expanding the circle of persons subject to mandatory state genomic registration are investigated. It is pointed out that the amendments proposed by the legislator to the interpretation of the concept of genomic information are illegitimate. It is concluded that it is unacceptable to merge law enforcement and healthcare functions in one database of genomic information. The issues of expanding the capabilities of genetic and molecular expert research in solving the problems of both the law enforcement system and the healthcare system are touched upon, since genomic accounting provides extremely wide opportunities for solving issues related to health protection. At the same time, mixing law enforcement functions with others, primarily healthcare, in one registration array is unacceptable. The problem can be solved under the condition of functioning of independent information and analytical systems with different purposes.