U.K. schools could fingerprint students

U.K. schools could fingerprint students
April 9, 2007

Education.independent.co.uk: Almost six million children at 17,000 British schools could have their fingerprints taken, intensifying fears of the growth of a "surveillance society." It was revealed less than one-quarter of British education authorities have banned collecting fingerprints while the rest either allow it or have no policy on the issue. Many U.K. schools require pupils to have biometric checks to register, borrow books or buy food.