Chapter III: Examination of a person's genetic characteristics and identification of a person by genetic fingerprints

I.-An examination of a person’s constitutional genetic characteristics may only be undertaken for medical or scientific research purposes. It is subject to the express consent of the person, obtained in writing prior to the examination being carried out. II -The consent provided for in I shall be obtained after the person has been duly informed of: 1° the nature of the examination; 2° The purpose of the examination, in the…

The identification of a person by his or her genetic fingerprints may only be sought: 1° In the context of investigation or enquiry measures carried out in the course of legal proceedings; 2° For medical or scientific research purposes; 3° For the purpose of establishing, where unknown, the identity of deceased persons; 4° Under the conditions provided for in the article L. 2381-1 of the Defence Code; 5° For anti-doping…

Only the following are authorised to carry out DNA identifications: 1° The technical and forensic police services or organisations referred to in article 157-2 of the Code of Criminal Procedure; 2° Persons who have been approved under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat. In the context of legal proceedings, these persons must also be registered on a list of legal experts.

No one may be discriminated against on the grounds of their genetic characteristics.