Corporate report

Forensic Information Databases annual report 2022 to 2023

The report includes information on the National Fingerprint Database policing collections and the National DNA Database.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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Forensic Information Databases annual report 2022 to 2023 (accessible)

Forensic Information Databases annual report 2022 to 2023

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Supplementary content: Forensic Information Databases annual report 2022 to 2023

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The report highlights the continued value of fingerprints and DNA in solving crimes and the part these biometrics play in bringing offenders to justice, keeping the public safe and preventing harm to potential future victims.

The aim of the strategy board is to provide governance and oversight for the operation of the national DNA and fingerprint databases.

Updates to this page

Published 22 May 2024
Last updated 19 July 2024 + show all updates
  1. Added a supplementary document to the annual report.

  2. First published.

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