# Action Society says the forensic DNA system is in crisis, with 97-percent of samples missing legal deadlines and more than 175-thousand cases delayed. The organisation warns that the backlogs are delaying prosecutions, weakening court cases, and leaving families of victims waiting for answers. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez says Parliament has also raised concern over the impact on conviction rates, calling for a turnaround plan with clear targets:
Action Society warns of collapsing forensic capacity in criminal cases [SOUND]
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