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The home of Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group on GOV.UK.
Set of ethical principles developed by the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group.
March 2023 Principles Remit The BFEG’s focus is strategic and broad,…
A report from the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group on the feasibility of using genetic genealogy resources for the identification of suspects in criminal cases in the UK.
Three additional experts take up positions on the ethics group.
Summary report from a forum on ethics in policing hosted by the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) in September 2023.
The fourth annual report from the Biometrics and Forensic Ethics Group.
This is the fifth annual report from the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG).
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Professor Mark Watson-Gandy confirmed as chair of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) for a second term.
Interim report of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group Facial Recognition Working Group, February 2019.
Review of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), Animals in Science Committee (ASC) and the National DNA Database Ethics Group (NDNADEG).
The Biometrics and Forensic Ethics group (BFEG) is investigating the ethical issues in the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in collaboration between police forces and private entities.
The Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) is pleased to announce the reappointment of 3 of its existing members.
Four additional experts take up positions on the ethics group.
We are seeking 5 new members. The closing date for applications is Monday, 12 April 2021.
This information sheet provides an introduction to the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG).
National DNA Database Ethics Group (NDNAD EG) was replaced by the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group (BFEG) on 20th July 2017.
Mark Watson-Gandy named as new chair of the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group.
Applications are now open to join the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group for providing independent advice to the Home Office.
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