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Police: Biometrics

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyHome OfficeTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 43831

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential implications for her policies of police use of live facial recognition technology.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Government supports the police use of live facial recognition technology and will continue to ensure the right balance is struck between ensuring public safety and safeguarding individuals’ rights.

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