DNA evidence is most often used to determine a person’s presence at a crime scene or highlight their involvement in any activities that may have occurred, but the analysis of DNA can assist in many other ways.

There is increasing reliance on DNA profiling in crime detection and the prosecution of offenders, however the very power of current DNA technology and the overwhelming statistics that come from it, makes it all the more important that the context is fully understood because mistakes can and do happen.

Control Risks Forensics scientists have been involved in many different circumstances where DNA profiling has been instrumental in resolving matters in dispute, and are available to assist clients in many more ways than perhaps is appreciated as far as DNA is concerned.

We are able to assist in: 

• Providing initial advice
• The collection and analysing of DNA samples using the most up to date analytical systems
• Checking the results of analysis already carried out
• Advising as to next steps
• Assessing the significance of the scientific evidence
• Checking laboratory protocols
• Undertaking paternity testing
• Undertaking executive profiling
• Product contamination issues
• Identifying bodies or body tissue
• Food contamination issues in respect of compensation claims