Scotland Yard can keep using live facial recognition on people in London- judges
Judges have ruled that Scotland Yard can continue using live facial recognition technology in London. The High Court found that the technology does not violate human rights laws, despite a challenge from civil liberties group Big Brother Watch. The ruling has sparked ongoing debate about the balance between public safety and privacy rights.
- ▪The UK's High Court ruled that live facial recognition technology does not violate human rights laws.
- ▪The ruling followed a legal challenge from Big Brother Watch on behalf of Shaun Thompson, who was misidentified by the technology.
- ▪Metropolitan Police claim the technology has led to over 2,100 arrests since 2024, including arrests related to violent crimes against women.
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