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Woman wanted for 22 years over assault arrested in live facial recognition trial

A total of 173 suspects were arrested for crimes including kidnapping and rape during the pilot in Croydon

The Independent UK · May 12

UK to roll out facial recognition nationwide after court backs Metropolitan Police

Live facial recognition (LFR) technology is set to be rolled out more widely across the UK after the High Court rejected a legal challenge against its use by the Metropolitan Police.

The Times of India · Apr 22

Met Police wins high court challenge over use of live facial recognition technology

The Metropolitan Police has defeated a High Court challenge into the use of Live Facial Recognition across London.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

Met Police facial recognition 'unlawful', says watchdog ahead of Notting Hill Carnival

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

Met Police’s live facial recognition policy is ‘unlawful’, watchdog warns

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Met police’s facial recognition plans fall foul of European law, says watchdog

Use of cameras at Notting Hill carnival could have ‘chilling effect’ on people’s rights, says equality regulator

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2025

Met chief rejects calls to scrap live facial recognition at Notting Hill carnival

Mark Rowley says technology will be ‘non-discriminatory’ and ‘does not perform in a way which exhibits bias’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

Man accused of punching police car amongst those in court over Epping migrant hotel violence

A series of separate hearings took place at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

Facial recognition cameras too racially biased to use at Notting Hill carnival, say campaigners

Exclusive: Letter to the Met says technology ‘unfairly targets community that carnival exists to celebrate’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2025

UK Woman Mistaken As Shoplifter By Facewatch, Now She's Banned From All Stores With Facial Recognition Tech

Facial recognition tech booms despite accuracy concerns. Police arrests surge while airports and restaurants trial facial payments and passport-free travel.

International Business Times UK · May 28, 2024