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'It keeps Londoners safe': Met Police wins live facial recognition case

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April 21, 2026

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The Met Police has won a landmark High Court judgement that confirms that their use of live facial recognition technology across London is lawful and complies with the European Convention on Human Rights.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley calls it the biggest breakthrough for policing

#metpolice #uknews #facialrecognition

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