Judges urge public support for DNA evidence in sexual violence

Evidence incriminates Bangkaew police, arrests Cambodian uncle who raped niece until she got pregnant, stubbornly denying it, finally confessing after DNA test results matched the newborn baby.

Judges urge public support for DNA evidence in sexual violence

MWANZA: IN a concerted effort to combat sexual violence, particularly rape, judges are calling on community members to assist victims in obtaining Deoxyribo-Nucleic Acid (DNA) evidence which can serve as crucial proof in securing convictions. The call was made during a recent three-day annual meeting for Judges-in-Charge of High Court, zones and divisions, where judicial strategies were discussed. Judges emphasised the importance of victims seek…