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Publication of Forensic Information Database Strategy Board Annual Report (April 2024 – March 2025)

09 December 2025

Proposing MP
Sarah Jones Lab
Croydon West
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

Sarah Jones is publishing the Annual Report of the Forensic Information Database Strategy Board for 2024-25, covering the National DNA Database and the National Fingerprints Database.

Action Requested

The publication of the report fulfills a statutory requirement under section 63AB(8) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Copies will be available from the Vote Office and on Gov.UK.

Key Facts

  • The Annual Report is for the period April 2024 – March 2025.
  • It covers the National DNA Database and the National Fingerprints Database.
  • Publication is a statutory requirement under section 63AB(8) of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 as inserted by section 24 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.
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