Peter Lamb

Peter Lamb

Labour — Crawley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 17 March 2026

Debate

Automated Enforcement Technology: Evidence

Contribution

The Government are to be commended for the largest ever investment in police technology, including facial recognition to catch serious offenders, and a drone squad to crack down on waste crime. However, the rules around admissibility of some high-tech evidence, such as the six-month crime rule, are holding back enforcement, which could enable us to stamp out low-level crime and antisocial behaviour. Can the Minister commit to reviewing these rules to ensure that the latest technology can be used to protect our communities?

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