Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in the United Kingdom
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With the European Parliament.
Last active 15 May 2020
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal lets the United Kingdom exchange fingerprint data automatically with EU countries for crime and terrorism investigations.
Who it affects
It affects people whose fingerprint data is held in law-enforcement databases, especially persons linked to cross-border crime or terrorism investigations involving the United Kingdom.
Core of the proposal
- Authorises the United Kingdom to receive and supply fingerprint data under the Prüm data-exchange system.
- Allows automated searches of dactyloscopic data between the United Kingdom and participating Member States.
- Requires the United Kingdom to review its exclusion of suspects’ profiles by 15 June 2020.
- Triggers Council re-evaluation if suspect fingerprint data is not made available by that date.
Key provisions
- Transitional law
- The United Kingdom must complete its suspects-profile policy review by 15 June 2020, with possible Council re-evaluation within three months.
Latest update
26 May 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Moved to European Parliament
Documents
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