The Authorities Analyst’s Division has acquired a spread of contemporary forensic testing tools aimed toward additional strengthening its DNA testing capability and expediting the evaluation of organic proof.
The tools, supplied with the help of the United Nations Improvement Programme (UNDP), was formally handed over this morning (Sep. 15) on the premises of the Authorities Analyst’s Division in Battaramulla.
UNDP Resident Consultant in Sri Lanka – Azusa Kubota handed over the tools to Authorities Analyst – Kamini Perera within the presence of Minister of Justice and Nationwide Integration, Lawyer-at-Regulation Harshana Nanayakkara.
The tools contains an RT-PCR machine, a PCR system and Crime Lite serology kits, amongst different specialised forensic testing devices.
The initiative is aimed toward strengthening the scientific foundation of the judicial course of by enabling the correct identification and evaluation of organic proof.
Authorities count on the improved capability to enhance the accuracy and reliability of forensic DNA evaluation and assist scale back delays in courtroom proceedings.
A particular dialogue was additionally held immediately on the progress of issuing Authorities Analyst’s experiences and the introduction of contemporary testing services on the division.
Talking on the assembly, Minister Harshana Nanayakkara mentioned steps had been taken to make sure that forensic experiences referring to drug circumstances are issued inside a interval of lower than three months.
He mentioned measures had been additionally being taken to fill current workers vacancies on the Authorities Analyst’s Division and speed up testing procedures by means of the availability of contemporary tools and the chemical compounds required for forensic examinations.
(Pics : Fb web page of Ministry of Justice)
