Written Question·Home Office·UIN 99003
Biometrics
Tabled: 10 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she plans to expand the use of live facial recognition technology for non-criminal matters.
Answer
Sarah JonesLive facial recognition technology, which involves processing live video footage of people passing a camera, is used in England and Wales to help locate people who are wanted by the police, in public spaces. The College of Policing has produced national g...
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