Mandatory DNA testing at birth debate raises privacy and constitutional concerns

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A thought provoking opinion piece published in The Namibian has reignited debate over family law and constitutional rights, with legal expert Dianne Hubbard arguing that compulsory DNA testing for newborns could undermine privacy, strain families and expand state intrusion despite claims it may prevent paternity disputes. Speaking on Desert FM, Hubbard unpacks the legal, social and policy implications of making such testing mandatory.