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Photos: Iris scanning at the airport
Biometric tech does automatic immigration check on passengers entering the UK

By Steve Ranger

Published: Thursday 13 April 2006

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