Correcting Miscarriages of Justice in Croatia: Accession and Time-Limited Retention of DNA Profiles in the Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights

We are thrilled to share the article by Andrej Bozhinovksi : "Correcting Miscarriages of Justice in Croatia: Accession and Time-Limited Retention of DNA Profiles in the Jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights”. 

Andrej Bozhinovski - judicial expert from North Macedonia is a member of our International Network of Judicial Reformers (INJR).

This article explores:

•  DNA data use by law enforcement agencies.
•  The European Court of Human Rights' handling of DNA data.
•  DNA data's status within Croatian national criminal legislation.

The authors address concerns regarding DNA data retention, use, and time limits in law enforcement databases, especially for those not convicted. The "Marper" test, introduced by the European Court of Human Rights, ensures the removal of irrelevant DNA data, striking a balance between crime prevention and privacy rights.

See the article.