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Code of practice and guidance on genetic paternity testing services
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Author:Department of Health
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Published date:23 March 2001
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Primary audience:Professionals
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Gateway reference:2001
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Copyright holder:Crown
An ad hoc Group on Genetic Paternity Testing Services was brought together for the express purpose of considering genetic paternity testing services provided in the United Kingdom. The Group's membership included representatives from commissioners of genetic paternity testing services, providers of such services, patient groups, clinicians, academics and scientists. The Code has been considered by the Genetic Testing Sub-group of the Human Genetics Commission, who have absorbed the former Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing (ACGT).
August 2006: This is not a statutory Code of Practice and it is currently being revised to reflect changes since it was published in 2001, including the Human Tissue Act (2004).
Good practice guide on paternity testing services - stakeholder consultation
A 12-week consultation was launched on 4 February 2008, seeking views from stakeholders on a revised edition of the Code of Practice and Guidance on Genetic Paternity Testing Services (March 2001), which is being amended to reflect law changes since 2001. Deadline for responses is 5 May 2008.
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