The legal value of modern biological evidence And the role of advanced epigenetic analysis in identifying perpetrators

Abstract

The legal value of epigenetic analysis lies in its ability to enhance the accuracy of criminal proof and to support judicial conviction based on reliable scientific foundations, especially in cases where traditional evidentiary methods are insufficient to establish guilt with certainty. This study aims to examine the legal framework governing modern biological evidence and to analyze the admissibility of epigenetic analysis as a means of criminal proof. It also highlights the legal and ethical challenges associated with its use, particularly those related to genetic privacy and procedural safeguards. Furthermore, the research explores the position of legislation and legal doctrine regarding epigenetic evidence and its role in developing the criminal justice system while maintaining a balance between discovering the truth and protecting fundamental rights and freedoms