PART 1

Removal and other powers

Biometrics

Meaning of “biometric information”
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1
Section 15 of the UK Borders Act 2007 (biometric immigration documents: interpretation) is amended as follows.
2
In subsection (1), omit paragraphs (b) and (c).
3
After subsection (1) insert—
1A
For the purposes of section 5 “biometric information” means—
a
information about a person’s external physical characteristics (including in particular fingerprints and features of the iris), and
b
any other information about a person’s physical characteristics specified in an order made by the Secretary of State.
1B
An order under subsection (1A)(b)—
a
may specify only information that can be obtained or recorded by an external examination of a person;
b
must not specify information about a person’s DNA.
1C
Section 6(6) applies to an order under subsection (1A)(b) as it applies to regulations under section 5(1).
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Schedule 2 (which amends other enactments) has effect.