Corporate report

Forensic Information Databases annual report 2024 to 2025

The report includes information on the National Fingerprint Database policing collections and the National DNA Database.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 10 December 2025

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Forensic Information Databases Strategy Board annual report April 2024 to March 2025

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-5926-0, E03418504

Unnumbered act paper

PDF, 3.88 MB, 48 pages

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The report highlights the continued value of fingerprints and DNA in solving crimes and the part these biometrics play in bringing offenders to justice, keeping the public safe and preventing harm to potential future victims.

The aim of the strategy board is to provide governance and oversight for the operation of the national DNA and fingerprint databases.

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Published 10 December 2025