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Published: 02 February 2024

FOI 2023/24-077 - Livescan process at police stations for age-disputed asylum seekers

Report Summary

Issued 24 January 2024, this FOI response advises that information on the Livescan process carried out at police stations is not held by the Scottish Police Authority. To assist, a link to Police Scotland's Fingerprint procedure is provided.

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Response

The Scottish Police Authority does not hold the information requested.

By way of explanation, SPA Forensic Services do not carry out the Livescan process at police stations.

A link is provided to Police Scotland’s Fingerprint procedure available on their website which may be of interest. Information relating to immigration /asylum seekers / foreign nationals is available at section 9 (page 11). 


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