"Detectives will be able to search the passport database containing records of 45 million Britons and their immigration status, plus Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency photographs of 53m motorists. Footage obtained from CCTV, doorbell and dashboard cameras would be matched against the databases to identify offenders more quickly. Policing minister Sarah Jones described facial recognition as the biggest breakthrough for catching criminals since DNA matching."
"But critics hit out at the proposal, citing concern around an erosion of civil liberties after a series of controversial reforms by Labour, including mandatory digital ID cards and scrapping jury trials. The watchdog said the force's rules and safeguards fall short and could have a chilling effect on individuals' rights when used at protests. But a Met spokeswoman said it believes its usage is both lawful and proportionate, playing a key role in keeping Londoners safe."
Ministers launched a 10-week consultation to expand police use of live facial recognition. Detectives will be able to search the passport database of 45 million Britons and immigration records, plus DVLA photographs of 53 million motorists. CCTV, doorbell and dashboard camera footage would be matched against those databases to identify offenders more quickly. Deployment has already taken place across multiple London areas and crime hotspots. Critics warn of erosion of civil liberties after recent reforms, and the watchdog found force rules and safeguards inadequate, risking a chilling effect at protests. New laws to govern the technology are expected in around two years.
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