Abstract
Although it can be said with certainty that there is no ‘criminal gene,’ this article discusses the evidence for, and implications of, a genetic influence on criminal behavior. A great deal is already known about environmental and social influences on certain types of criminal behavior, but crime remains a major social problem. Genetic research could seem to suggest the possibility of identifying and treating those affected and thereby reducing problem behaviors. The article discusses the social and political context in which current research is being carried out, the research findings, and their implications for the nature–nurture debate. The practicalities of obtaining and using genetic information are considered together with the ethical issues this raises for affected individuals, their families, and the criminal justice system.
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