Four Working Groups: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee Terms of Reference
Summary
The Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee (formerly Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group) maintains four working groups to manage resources and distribute work on science and technology ethics matters. The groups cover artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, biometrics and facial recognition, Home Office biometrics ethics, and police ethics advisory functions.
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The document provides transparency information about four working groups established by the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee. Each working group has published terms of reference outlining its specific remit and scope of work.
Affected parties should note that these ethics advisory groups provide guidance on science and technology matters including biometrics, facial recognition, AI, and emerging technologies. While the document is informational rather than binding, the terms of reference may influence policy development in these areas for UK government agencies and law enforcement.
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Working groups: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee
The Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee runs 4 working groups, set up to manage resources and effectively distribute work.
From: Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee and Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group Published 7 February 2025 Last updated 16 September 2025
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Artifical intelligence and emerging technologies working group: terms of reference
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Biometrics and facial recognition working group: terms of reference
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Home Office biometrics ethical working group: terms of reference
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Police ethics advisory group: terms of reference
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Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee: working groups summary and working practice
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This information on this page outlines the remit of the Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee working groups. It includes the terms of reference for each group and an overview of their working practices.
Published 7 February 2025 Last updated 16 September 2025 show all updates
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16 September 2025
Biometrics and Forensics Ethics Group is now know as Science and Technology Ethics Advisory Committee.
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7 February 2025
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