Police: Biometrics
Commons · Question 12822 · 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, what clear and consistent rules she intends to include in the dedicated legal framework for facial recognition technology to ensure the rights of the public are protected at all times; and when that f
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...