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Police facial-recognition usage may face new legislation, UK lawmakers told

By Patricia Figueiredo ( July 2, 2025, 16:08 GMT | Insight) -- Police use of facial-recognition technology in the UK could be subject to new legislation, the Fraud Minister told lawmakers today. David Hanson said the government is considering whether further legal clarity is needed to maintain public confidence, and that plans would be set out shortly. Lawmakers at the House of Lords, the UK's upper chamber, raised concerns about algorithmic bias and the lack of clear guidance for police forces that are already using the technology.The use of facial-recognition technology by UK police forces could be subject to additional legislation and new frameworks in the future, a senior minister told lawmakers today. Fraud minister David Hanson said the government is considering whether further legal clarity is needed to maintain public trust and confidence....

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