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Photos: Iris scanning at the airport

Biometric tech does automatic immigration check on passengers entering the UK

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By Steve Ranger

Published: 13 April 2006 16:20 GMT


Iris recognition-based biometric technology has now been rolled out at Manchester Airport.

The Iris Recognition Immigration System (Iris) will allow registered passengers to enter the UK without queuing to see an immigration officer at passport control.

Photo credit: Home Office


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