Biometrics & Justice

RTF Info, is a quarterly magazine published by the European Commission presenting a mix of research results and debate on scientific subjects of interest to a wide, non-specialised readership.

The last number, 46, August 2005, has a report about Biometrics & Justice:

"In an increasingly permeable and mobile world, in which information must be transmitted as quickly as possible, the need for secure communication is not limited to financial transactions. In the field of justice in the widest sense – thus including magistrates, judicial authorities, police, etc. – there is also keen interest in the design, development and testing of innovative identification and authentication systems that guarantee maximum security against attempts at “deception” or “human error”. The European eJustice project is currently proposing operational technologies for secure co-operation between various European and national organisations and administrations – and not only in Europe. "

Full article
EJustice Project