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Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 November 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 November 2015. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 November 2015 on behalf of the Home Office.


Police: Biometrics

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bates on 2 November (HL2849) on the review of retention of custody images by police forces, when the review will be completed, and when the guidance will be published.

Answer

The review is ongoing, and is anticipated to report before the Christmas recess. Specific stakeholders consulted as part of the review include the Biometrics Commissioner, the Information Commissioner, the Surveillance Camera Commissioner, the National DNA Database Ethics Group, the National Police Chiefs Council , the College of Policing and local police forces. The report can be expected to address the operational and legal issues and risks, and set out plans for implementation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3289
Session
2015-16
Related items
Police: Biometrics
Monday, 2 November 2015
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Databases Biometrics Police Photographs
Link
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