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High Court Upholds Metropolitan Police's Facial Recognition Expansion

4/21/2026

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The High Court dismissed a challenge to the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition (LFR).
The challenge was led by Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo, who argued LFR could be arbitrary and discriminatory.
The court noted adequate notice of LFR use in London.
The Metropolitan Police plans to expand LFR vans from 10 to 50 across England and Wales.
Oversight concerns persist about tracking complaints related to facial recognition.

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The High Court dismissed a challenge to the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition (LFR).
The challenge was led by Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo, who argued LFR could be arbitrary and discriminatory.
The court noted adequate notice of LFR use in London.
The Metropolitan Police plans to expand LFR vans from 10 to 50 across England and Wales.
Oversight concerns persist about tracking complaints related to facial recognition.