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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Renaming of the Home Office Science Advisory Committee

16 September 2025 · Home Office

Proposed by Sarah Jones Lab Croydon West

Standards & Ethics

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Key points

  • The Home Office is renaming the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group to the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee.
  • The name change reflects the committee's expanded role in offering ethical guidance on science, technology, and data issues.
  • The statement acknowledges the committee's continued support across various areas for the Home Office.

Issue summary

The Home Office is renaming the Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group to the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee.

Action requested

This name change accurately reflects the committee's broader scope of providing ethical advice on science, technology, and data issues. The statement also acknowledges ongoing support from the group in various areas for the Home Office.

Key facts

  • The Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is being renamed to the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee.
  • The committee provides independent advice on broad ethical issues related to science, technology, and data.
  • Members of the committee have provided continuous support in areas such as national DNA databases and machine learning.
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