Police: Biometrics
2026-06-09 · Home Office · 8880 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what provisions relating to live facial recognition will be included in the forthcoming Police Reform Bill.
Answer
The Police Reform Bill will introduce a new legal framework to underpin law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies, making it clear when use of these technologies can be justified, including creation of a single, expert...