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Publication Library

The Authority is committed to conducting its activity in an open and transparent manner, and in a way that builds trust and confidence in policing.

In this section we aim to make as much of our information as possible available, accessible and searchable. Our publication scheme summarises all of the information we publish. This aims to improve public access to the information we hold and encouraging public awareness of, and participation in, the decisions we make.

Where possible we provide a suitable HTML alternative and / or make documents accessible. Please contact us if you would like to request a corporate publication in an alternative format.

Scottish Police Authority - Publication Scheme

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FOI 2025/26-114 - Biometrics Strategy Consultation

Published: 10 March 2026

Publication Forensics Services Committee

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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Annual Update - 28 November 2024

Published: 27 November 2024

Publication Board Meetings

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Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Annual Update - 27 November 2025

Published: 26 November 2025

Publication Board Meetings

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Police Scotland Approach to Biometrics - 18 September 2024

Published: 02 October 2024

Publication Policing Performance Committee

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Police Scotland & SPA Forensic Services Joint Biometrics Strategy - 7 August 2025

Published: 25 August 2025

Publication Forensics Services Committee

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Live Facial Recognition - 10 December 2024

Published: 16 December 2024

Publication Policing Performance Committee

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Forensic Services Directors Report - 5 February 2024

Published: 10 September 2024

Publication Forensics Services Committee

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Discussion Paper on the Potential Adoption of Live Facial Recognition by Police Scotland

Published: 25 April 2025

Publication Policing Performance Committee

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Discussion Paper on the Potential Adoption of Live Facial Recognition by Police Scotland - Summary

Published: 10 April 2025

Publication Policing Performance Committee

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Biometrics Review of Images and Progress Report - 11 June 2024

Published: 13 June 2024

Publication Policing Performance Committee

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Biometrics in Criminal Justice Conference - Delegates' Pack

Published: 16 September 2024

Publication Policing Performance Committee

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Approved Minute - 5 February 2024

Published: 14 May 2024

Publication Forensics Services Committee

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