Re: Paternity Test Legailty
UK: Fathers can order a paternity test without the mother's permission.
* https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/ethics/seeking-consent/consent-in-paternity-testing
France: It is illegal for fathers to order a paternity test without the mother's permission.
* https://www.ibdna.com/paternity-testing-ban-upheld-in-france/
@Mr_Mister @UncleIroh @Tfmonkey
Not really. Read the article about the UK, it says the father can test without the consent of the mother only if the judge approves.
"If the person with parental responsibility refuses to consent to the testing of a child under the age of 16, this may proceed in ...with an order from the court, which allows blood to be taken from a person under the age of 16 'if the court considers that it would be in his best interests for the sample to be taken'."
"Motherless Testing"
"Legally, where the putative father has parental responsibility for the child, motherless testing (tests which do not involve testing the mother’s DNA) could be undertaken without the knowledge of the mother."
If the mother or legal guardian refuses to allow it where consent WAS sought then the father may need tpo seek a court order to require one.
This contrasts with France where it's actually illegal for a father to do this.
In summary, in France a court order or consent is always necessary for a paternity test, while in the UK, a paternity test can be done without consent unless it's explicitly refused. If it's refused, a court order is needed in the UK as well.
Germany apparently has some restrictions but not as strict as France which seems to be alone in this.
@UncleIroh well I guess the UK is slightly less cucked than we think