Mothers and fathers after the "biological truth"? Gender, inequalities and parental roles in the cases of investigation of paternity
Period
December 1, 2009 to November 30, 2012
Duration
36 months
Outcomes
Elaboration of research reports and scientific papers. Elaboration of a good practice guide, which will include a set of recommendations to courts and forensic laboratories in order to reinforce the rights of all individuals involved in paternity investigations, namely regarding informed consent and privacy protection, physical integrity, informational self-determination and personal data confidentiality.
Researchers
Alessandra Faria
Alice Matos
Ana Maria Brandão
António Amorim
Cíntia Alves
Helena Machado (coord)
Susana Costa
Alice Matos
Ana Maria Brandão
António Amorim
Cíntia Alves
Helena Machado (coord)
Susana Costa
Keywords
DNA tests,
biological paternity,
identity,
parental roles
Funding Entity
Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology