144 Other methods of collecting data about physical characteristics.U.K.
[F1(1)The Secretary of State may make regulations containing provisions equivalent to sections 141 [F2and 142] in relation to such other methods of collecting [F3biometric information] as may be prescribed.]
[F4[F5(2)Biometric information” has the meaning given by section 15 of the UK Borders Act 2007.]]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 144 renumbered as s. 144(1) (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 128(1), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
F2Words in s. 144(1) substituted (1.7.2021) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 17(3); S.I. 2021/771, reg. 2(b)
F3Words in s. 144(1) substituted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(2); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(z)
F4S. 144(2) substituted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 2 para. 2(3); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(z)
F5S. 144(2) added (10.2.2003) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 128(1), 162(1) (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/1, art. 2, Sch.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1S. 144 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(1) of the amending S.I.) by The Immigration (Guernsey) Order 2020 (S.I. 2020/1560), arts. 1(1), 2, Schs. 1, 1A