MA (law) research question 2003/4.
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MA (law) research question 2003/4 To approach my client's case, a brief summarisation of the essential facts is required. Mr Apoe, who had been on a tourist visa for some time, last year had his application to remain in the UK as a resident turned down. He was expressly told by the authorities that a 'genetic fingerprint' yielded from a compulsory blood test was needed for the purposes of an identity card should his application be successful. It is possible that the results of his 'genetic fingerprint' contributed towards the subsequent refusal of his application. In assessing the legality of this decision, it is clear that the issues of consent, data protection, and human rights are vital. This paper intends to examine each of these issues, garnering relevant statutes and common law judgments, then gauging their effect on the case in hand. This is important as merely offering a theoretical analysis...


