Police: Biometrics
Commons · Question 12821 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Home Office · Official record
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Tom Gordon
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans to publish the findings of the public consultation on police use of live facial recognition technology; and whether Parliament will have an opportunity to scrutinise those findings befo
Answer
Answered by Sarah Jones, 6 Jul 2026
There is an established legal basis for use of live facial recognition technology, including by the Metropolitan Police service. This has been tested and confirmed by the Courts, and includes requirements for compliance with data protection, equality, and...