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
