Written Question·Home Office·UIN 63471

Biometrics

Tabled: 27 June 2025

Answered: 7 July 2025

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance her Department has issued to (a) police forces and (b) local authorities on the use of facial recognition cameras in public places.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson

When using facial recognition technology, all police forces and local authorities must comply with data protection, equalities and human rights laws. They must also comply with the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice.Police forces are also required to co...

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