Written Question·Home Office·UIN 91418
Police: Cameras
Tabled: 17 November 2025
Answered: 20 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Helen Hayes
Labour — Dulwich and West Norwood
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps is she taking to reform the Home Office Type Approval (HOTA) process for safety cameras to allow single units to carry out multiple functions.
Answer
Sarah JonesWe keep the Home Office Type Approval (HOTA) process under continuous review to ensure it is sufficient to assure equipment is sufficiently robust for evidential purposes.
My officials are currently carrying out a comprehensive review to update the HOTA standard in collaboration with safety camera manufacturers and suppliers and technical experts from the scientific community.