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Labour to Consult on Controversial Facial Recognition Expansion
9/30/2025
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- Labour plans to consult on live facial recognition (LFR) before expanding its use in England, per Home Office minister Sarah Jones.
- Jones says clear parameters are needed to curb self-regulation.
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission says LFR use is unlawful under European laws.
- Civil liberty groups urge the Metropolitan Police to halt LFR after a wrongful Shaun Thompson identification.
