Biometric scans for prisoners on drugs scheme
DRUG-addicted inmates at Wakefield's New Hall prison are being asked to provide iris and fingerprint scans to get a heroin substitute.
The scans, which are part of a biometric system, unlock offenders' treatment records, meaning the correct dose of methadone is automatically dispensed.
It is hoped the scheme will stop smuggled meth-adone being used as currency between prisoners.
If a drug-dependent prisoner refuses to take part in the voluntary initiative they will still receive treatment.
While the scheme does not store iris and fingerprint scans, personal data based on the images is kept on file for seven years.
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