UK High Court rejects challenge against Metropolitan Police live facial recognition use
The UK High Court has dismissed a legal challenge against the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in London.Two claimants, Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo, had argued that the technology's deployment was unlawful and risked discrimination.The court ruled that the Metropolitan Police's policy on LFR, which has been in use since September 2024, is lawful and does not breach human rights.Judges Lord Justice Holgate and Mrs Justice Farbey stated that the policy provides adequate notice to the public about the circumstances in which LFR is used.Shaun Thompson was previously misidentified by the technology, a key point raised... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 21 Apr 2026 16:35 LONDON
High Court Scraps Victorian Political Donation Laws Ahead of State Election
Australia's High Court has ruled Victoria's political donation laws unconstitutional, removing caps and disclosure requirements just months before the November state election.The unanimous decision struck down an entire section of the state's electoral act that capped individual donations at $4,970 per term but exempted major parties through "nominated entities".The ruling follows a legal challenge by two independent candidates, Paul Hopper and Melissa Lowe, who contested the 2022 state election and plan to run again.They argued the exemption for major parties created an unfair advantage and burdened the constitutionally implied freedom of political communication.The court invalidated not only the donation caps... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Apr 2026 06:39 LONDON
