On Thursday 27 February the SBC Commissioner was invited to give evidence to the NI Committee for Justice in relation to the NI Justice Bill 2024. The Bill will introduce a new biometrics retention regime for the PSNI and the appointment of a Biometrics Commissioner for Northern Ireland.
The Commissioner attended session at the Stormont Estate to answered a variety of questions. The Commissioner also used the session to explained the importance getting the legislation correct and the value for the including of images.
A link to the session can be found below and The Commissioner session starts at 40 minutes.