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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Annual Report of the Biometrics Commissioner

02 July 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Kit Malthouse Con North West Hampshire

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Secretary is publishing the sixth annual report of the Biometrics Commissioner, Paul Wiles
  • Copies of the report will be available from the Vote Office and the Libraries of both Houses
  • The Government's response to the report is also being published

Issue summary

The publication of the sixth annual report of the Biometrics Commissioner and the Government's response to it.

Action requested

The Home Secretary is publishing the sixth annual report of the Biometrics Commissioner, Paul Wiles, along with the Government’s response. Copies of the report will be available from the Vote Office and the Government’s response will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.

Key facts

  • The Biometrics Commissioner's responsibilities are set under Section 20 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
  • His report is a statutory requirement under section 21 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
  • Paul Wiles is the appointed Biometrics Commissioner.
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