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Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group appoints new members

Two additional experts take up positions on the ethics group.

• From: Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group
• Published: 4 February 2022

The Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is pleased to announce the recruitment of two new members. The new members come from diverse backgrounds, with expertise across law and forensic science.

Mark Watson-Gandy, Chair of the BFEG, said:

I am delighted to welcome the final two new members to the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group, who will strengthen our expertise in law and forensic science matters.

The two new members are:

• Professor Anne-Maree Farrell, Professor of Medical Jurisprudence at Edinburgh Law School
• Professor Niamh Nic Daeid, Professor of Forensic Science and Director of the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science at the University of Dundee.

Professor Farrell joined the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group at the group’s plenary meeting on 14 December 2021, and Professor Nic Daeid joined the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group on 10 January 2022.

Published 4 February 2022