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Notification letter

This document is a sample version of the letter which should be sent by the responsible chief officer of police.

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Notification letter to the Biometrics Commissioner

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When an application is made to the Biometrics Commissioner to retain biometric material under s.63G Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, the subject of that application must be notified.

This document is a sample version of the letter which should be sent by the responsible chief officer of police notifying the subject of the application and the reasons on which the chief officer of police seeks to rely.

Published 11 November 2013
Last updated 21 July 2021 + show all updates
  1. Updated sample letter.

  2. Updated letter.

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