[Direct genetic manipulation and criminal code in Venezuela: absolute criminal law void?]

Area of Science:

• Legal implications of human genome genetic biotechnology.
• Bioethical law and its intersection with criminal law.
• Constitutional framework for regulating genetic technologies.

Context:

• Venezuela is developing a new bioethical law impacting human genome genetic biotechnology.
• The 1999 Constitution provides the foundational legal framework.
• Reformulation of the Venezuelan Penal Code is underway.

Purpose:

• To analyze the constitutional and penal normative landscape of genetic biotechnology in Venezuela.
• To identify existing legal tools for addressing direct genetic manipulations.
• To highlight punitive loopholes in Venezuelan law regarding human genome interventions.

Summary:

• This article examines Venezuela's legal and penal approaches to human genome genetic biotechnology.
• It analyzes constitutional provisions and the penal code concerning genetic manipulations.
• The study identifies gaps in current legislation for direct genetic interventions.

Impact:

• Informs criminal policy development for direct genetic manipulations.
• Contributes to understanding the legal regulation of advanced biotechnologies.
• Highlights the need for legislative action to address a "genetic biotechnology paradise" loophole.