Report Summary
Issued 28 June 2024, this FOI response provides a breakdown of the number of fingerprints sent to New Scotland Yard by SPA Forensic Services on instruction from Police Scotland. Other information requested is not held and advice provided that Police Scotland may hold information.
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Request
1) In each of the last three financial years (up to 31 March 2024) and so far this financial year, how many times has the SPA sent the fingerprint impressions of Foreign National Offenders to New Scotland Yard? Please break the figures down for each year. Please also state how many individuals had their fingerprint impressions sent in each year (to confirm the number of individuals involved each year).
2) If possible, please provide a breakdown for the last year to give an indication as to the types of crimes committed by the Foreign National Offenders whose fingerprint impressions were provided to New Scotland Yard.