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fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Human rights regulator criticises Met's use of facial recognition cameras

John Kirkpatrick, chief executive of the EHRC, acknowledged the tech could be used help to combat serious crime and keep people safe. But he added in a statement: "There must be clear rules which guarantee that live facial recognition technology is used only where necessary, proportionate and constrained by appropriate safeguards. We believe that the Metropolitan Police's current policy falls short of this standard."
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fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

'Trans people are being attacked'' says activists as they unite for a mass lobbying day in Westminster

The EHRC's draft guidance poses significant risks to the rights and access of trans people in the UK.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK equalities watchdog: Transgender people may be asked about gender status in workplace

Transgender people's rights in the workplace may be impacted following a recent supreme court ruling, prompting the EHRC to clarify legal protections.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Equalities watchdog threatened with court over trans toilets guidance

The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) published interim guidance saying trans women must use men's toilets, leading to potential legal action from TransLucent.
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