Written Question·Home Office·UIN 98992
Police: 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, what recent discussions she has had with the Information Commissioner’s Office on live facial recognition technology and its utilisation by police forces.
Answer
Sarah JonesThe Home Office meets regularly with the Information Commissioner’s Office to discuss law enforcement use of facial recognition technology.We will continue to work closely with them as we consult on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometr...
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