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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Publication of Forensic Information Database Strategy Board Annual Report 2023-24

10 October 2024 · Home Office

Proposed by Diana R. Johnson Lab Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • Diana R. Johnson is publishing the Annual Report of the Forensic Information Database Strategy Board for 2023-24
  • The report covers the National DNA Database and the National Fingerprints Database
  • Copies of the report will be available from the Vote Office and on Gov.UK

Issue summary

Diana R. Johnson is publishing the Annual Report of the Forensic Information Database Strategy Board for 2023-24, covering the National DNA Database and the National Fingerprints Database.

Action requested

The minister has laid the report before the House and copies will be available from the Vote Office and on Gov.UK. No further action is requested beyond this publication.

Key facts

  • The Annual Report was presented to the Home Secretary by DCC Ben Snuggs under section 63AB(7) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
  • Publication of the report is a statutory requirement under section 63AB(8).
  • The report highlights the importance of fingerprints and DNA in solving crimes, bringing offenders to justice, and preventing harm.
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