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Published: 04 August 2026

Police Scotland and SPA Forensic Services Joint Biometric Strategy - 6 August 2026

Category: Reports
Keywords : DNA

Report Summary

This report provides members of the Forensic Services Committee with an overview of Police Scotland and SPA Forensic Services Joint Biometric Strategy.  

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Meeting

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Forensic Services Committee - 6 August 2026

Date : 06 August 2026

Location : Online


Purpose

To provide the Forensic Services Committee sight of the revised Police Scotland and SPA Forensic Services Joint Biometrics Strategy 2025 -2030, following public and stakeholder consultation. Findings from the consultation are provided at Appendix A and B for member information. The revised strategy is attached at Appendix C and is presented for discussion prior to publication. Changes made post Consultation are clearly highlighted.


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