In another, the same medical practitioner was asked to examine both the suspect and the complainant in the same case. Had the suspect’s DNA been found on the complainant’s intimate swabs, this would have presented prima facie compelling evidence that sexual activity took place, but the actions of the forensic medical examiner would have entirely compromised any such finding. There would have been no way of knowing whether the DNA was transferred by direct contact between the complainant and suspect, or indirectly by the examiner.
