Consultation outcome

Biometrics Commissioner: consultation under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

• From: Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner
• Published: 31 May 2013
• Last updated: 11 November 2013 — See all updates

This consultation has concluded

Download the full outcome

Summary of responses: applications under s.63G PACE

PDF, 459 KB, 26 pages

Detail of outcome

The Biometrics Commissioner sought comments on a paper that set out preliminary proposals as to how he should approach applications made under (new) section 63G of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the factors to which he should attach significance when determining them.

Detail of feedback received

Although respondents generally agreed with the proposals made in the consultation paper, a number of changes were also suggested. This document summarises the responses to that consultation paper and the commissioner’s comments on them.

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Original consultation

Summary

Consultation considers applications relating to the retention of biometric material, obtained from individuals who have been arrested but not charged.

This consultation ran from
31 May 2013 to 11:45pm on 21 June 2013

Consultation description

“I have today issued a consultation document in connection with my role as Biometrics Commissioner under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

“Its contents are, I hope, self-explanatory. I would welcome the views and suggestions of interested parties by Friday 21 June 2013.”

Alastair R MacGregor QC, Biometrics Commissioner
31 May 2013

Documents

Consultation document issued by the Biometrics Commissioner under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

PDF, 434 KB, 15 pages

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Published 31 May 2013
Last updated 11 November 2013 + show all updates

1. 11 November 2013

   Summary of responses attached

2. 31 May 2013

   First published.