Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID
Summary
Two people challenged the Metropolitan Police in court over its use of live facial recognition technology (LFR) in London but lost the case. The court ruled that the police’s use of LFR is lawful and does not violate human rights.Key Facts
- The challenge was brought by youth worker Shaun Thompson and campaigner Silkie Carlo.
- The claimants worried LFR could be used unfairly or discriminate against people.
- Shaun Thompson was once wrongly identified by the facial recognition system.
- The court said the police gave clear information about where and how LFR is used.
- Judges found little evidence that LFR causes racial discrimination.
- The court ruled the claimants’ human rights were not violated.
- Police plan to increase LFR vans from 10 to 50 across England and Wales.
- The Metropolitan Police Commissioner said the ruling supports public safety and the technology’s effectiveness.
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