FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

21 May 2003

Scipher plc

Board Changes

The Board of Scipher plc ("Scipher" or the "Company") announces that David
Hulston has resigned from the Board of Scipher in line with his wish to pursue
other interests. The resignation takes place with immediate effect.

Scipher Chairman, Dr Ken Gray, commented, "I would like to record my thanks
David for his important contribution to Scipher over the past 6 years. We wish
him all the best in his future activities outside the Company."

Enquiries:

Scipher plc:

Dr Ken Gray, Chairman Tel: 020 8848 6555

Michael Kendon Tel: 020 8848 6444

Financial Dynamics:

James Melville-Ross Tel: 020 7831 3113

Juliet Clarke Tel: 020 7831 3113



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