Biometrics and Surveillance in London

LFR scans crowds in real-time, comparing faces against a 'watchlist' o

LFR scans crowds in real-time, comparing faces against a ‘watchlist’ of wanted criminals. The Met argues it takes dangerous people off the streets efficiently.

Civil liberties groups like Big Brother Watch argue it is intrusive an

Civil liberties groups like Big Brother Watch argue it is intrusive and prone to error, especially with minority ethnic groups. Independent reviews have been commissioned to test the accuracy and bias of the algorithms.

The UK is trying to find a legal framework that allows for effective p

The UK is trying to find a legal framework that allows for effective policing without creating a surveillance state. The outcome will set a precedent for the free world.

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