Commentary on Sections Taking of fingerprints and samples: England and Wales Section 7: Qualifying offence
48.Section 7 defines the “qualifying offences” referred to in other provisions dealing with biometric material. These offences are serious violent, sexual or terrorist offences, and also include the offences of aiding, abetting, conspiring etc the commission of such offences. The list of qualifying offences may be amended by order, using the affirmative resolution procedure (see subsections (3) and (4)).