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Controversy Erupts Over Dahua Cameras at Salisbury Cathedral

1/31/2026

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Security cameras at Salisbury Cathedral housing a Magna Carta copy are supplied by Dahua Technology, a Chinese firm linked to the persecution of Uyghurs and alleged exploitation during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) and Don’t Fund Russian Army have urged removal over surveillance concerns.
Dahua Technology says its products meet cybersecurity standards and denies targeting specific ethnic groups.
The cathedral says suppliers are regularly reviewed.

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Security cameras at Salisbury Cathedral housing a Magna Carta copy are supplied by Dahua Technology, a Chinese firm linked to the persecution of Uyghurs and alleged exploitation during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) and Don’t Fund Russian Army have urged removal over surveillance concerns.
Dahua Technology says its products meet cybersecurity standards and denies targeting specific ethnic groups.
The cathedral says suppliers are regularly reviewed.