Генетични характеристики като основание за дискриминация
Genetic Characteristics as a Ground for Discrimination

Author(s): Mariela Yaneva-Deliverska
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, International Law
Published by: Пловдивски университет »Паисий Хилендарски«
Keywords: genetics; jurisprudence; genetic discrimination; legal aspects; protection against discrimination act
Summary/Abstract: The place of genetics in jurisprudence is usually considered in two aspects: the relationship of genetic material to a crime scene and the tests for establishing parentage. It is logical to assume that these two aspects are of fundamental importance, but a more detailed analysis reveals many others that directly affect the relationship between genetics and law. The international projects implemented in the field of genetic discrimination, as well as the establishment of a comprehensive information database on genetic discrimination serve as a basis for a thorough analysis of issues related to discrimination on the basis of the human genome of persons whose actions or omissions may lead to genetic discrimination. Unequal treatment on the basis of genetic characteristics is an issue that is still not well enough known in Bulgarian society. Internationally, the discussion of genetic discrimination is usually carried out by an interdisciplinary team including a proportionate number of specialists in different fields. This practice is also adopted in our country, where it is noticeable that there is a discrepancy in the proportional participation of specialists from medical and legal backgrounds. In order to change this ratio, and to make it possible for a wider range of legal professionals to provide legal assistance to potential and/or current victims of genetic discrimination, a more thorough knowledge of the characteristics and manifestations of genetic discrimination is needed, which will lead not only to adequate protection, but to a large extent to the prevention of this type of discrimination.

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