Mandatory DNA paternity testing

a critical review of Brazilian jurisprudence

Authors

  • Leonardo Platais Brasil Teixeira Federal University of Espírito Santo
  • Manoel Alves Rabelo Federal University of Espírito Santo

Keywords:

DNA, mandatory, testing

Abstract

Brazilian jurisprudence has long settled that it is impossible to compel the alleged father to provide blood or tissue samples needed to perform DNA tests, since the constitutional guarantees of intimacy and corporal inviolability should not be put aside in detriment of one's right to know their biological history. This paper seeks to analyze the fundamentals behind this view in order to verify if the rights that support the plaintiff´s and the defendant´s arguments are being correctly weighed.

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Author Biographies

Leonardo Platais Brasil Teixeira, Federal University of Espírito Santo

Lawyer . Student at the LL.M. program of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Manoel Alves Rabelo, Federal University of Espírito Santo

LL.M., S.J.D. Lecturer at the LL.M. program of the Federal University of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Judge in the Appellate Court of Espírito Santo State, Brazil.

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Published

2012-12-08

How to Cite

TEIXEIRA, Leonardo Platais Brasil; RABELO, Manoel Alves. Mandatory DNA paternity testing: a critical review of Brazilian jurisprudence. Civil Procedure Review, [S. l.], v. 3, n. 3, p. 79–99, 2012. Disponível em: https://civilprocedurereview.faculdadebaianadedireito.com.br/revista/article/view/199. Acesso em: 23 nov. 2024.

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Artigos