Member

For many, attending a protest is an act of conscience—a private decision. Some fear repercussions at work; others, because of nationality, community or religion, may find their presence politically sensitive. They should not have to justify why they were there. Yet, if turning up to a lawful demonstration means that your face may be scanned by a system you cannot see and cannot challenge, some people will simply stay away, and those whose voices most need to be heard may be silenced first. These amendments do not oppose technology—I love technology—but they insist on accountability. They set democratic safeguards before powerful surveillance tools are normalised, and they ensure that Parliament, not algorithms, decides where the limits lie. I beg to move.