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Testing DNA at Birth: Rights, Not Threats
April 17, 2026
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A recent opinion by Legal Assistance Centre researcher Dianne Hubbard, published by The Namibian, argues that mandatory DNA testing of newborns violates privacy, dignity, and equality. While these concerns deserve weight, the argument overlooks equally vital values: a child’s right to identity, a man’s right to legal certainty, and the role of accountability in strengthening [] The post Testing DNA at Birth: Rights, Not Threats appeared first on The Namibian.
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