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UK police problems due to lack of facial-recognition laws will be addressed, minister says

By Frank Hersey ( November 13, 2024, 17:15 GMT | Insight) -- Lack of a legal framework around live facial recognition in the UK is proving problematic for its use in policing, the minister in charge told lawmakers today. The police are nevertheless investing in vans equipped with facial-recognition cameras to try to detect suspected criminals in crowds, Diana Johnson confirmed, saying the government will consult with regulators on the matter.Lack of a legal framework for facial recognition technologies in the UK causes problems in policing, and the UK government will hold a series of meetings with regulators to address the matter, a home affairs minister, Diana Johnson, has told lawmakers....

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