Oxford University Press has decided to discontinue the publication of the Forensic Sciences Research journal sponsored by China's Ministry of Justice due to serious ethical concerns regarding DNA collection practices. The journal, which focuses on forensic medicine, has faced criticism for studies examining genetic data from Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities, with questions raised about informed consent. One particular study from 2020 involved a blood sample analysis of Uyghurs, leading to an expression of concern from OUP about the study's ethical implications. OUP had previously retracted two other papers from this journal over similar ethical violations.
Oxford University Press announced it will cease publication of the Forensic Sciences Research journal due to ongoing ethical concerns regarding DNA collection practices and informed consent.
The journal, published by OUP since 2023, received criticism for studies examining genetic data from Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities, raising issues of voluntary consent.
Concerns escalated when a 2020 study analyzed blood samples from 264 Uyghurs, with the lead author linked to China's state security, leading to an OUP expression of concern in 2024.
OUP has already retracted two papers from the journal due to ethical issues, highlighting the influence of researchers affiliated with Chinese police.
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