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Woman wanted for 22 years over assault arrested in live facial recognition trial

A total of 173 suspects were arrested for crimes including kidnapping and rape during the pilot in Croydon

The Independent UK

UK to roll out facial recognition nationwide after court backs Metropolitan Police

Live facial recognition (LFR) technology is set to be rolled out more widely across the UK after the High Court rejected a legal challenge against its use by the Metropolitan Police.

The Times of India

Met Police wins high court challenge over use of live facial recognition technology

The Metropolitan Police has defeated a High Court challenge into the use of Live Facial Recognition across London.

Evening Standard

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Pair lose High Court challenge against Metropolitan Police over use of live facial recognition technology

Youth worker Shaun Thompson and Silkie Carlo of campaign group Big Brother Watch, voiced concerns that LFR could be used arbitrarily or in a discriminatory manner across London

The Independent UK

'Impossible' to travel in London in future without being scanned by facial recognition, court told

The Metropolitan Police is facing legal action brought by a youth worker and the director of a civil liberties campaign group

Evening Standard

Labour plans to consult on use of live facial recognition before wider roll-out

Policing minister says government will ‘put some parameters’ around its deployment in England

The Guardian - UK

Men accused of violent disorder outside Epping migrant hotel set for trial

A judge at Chelmsford Crown Court set two separate trial dates for next year

Evening Standard

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Met Police facial recognition 'unlawful', says watchdog ahead of Notting Hill Carnival

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue.

Evening Standard

Met Police’s live facial recognition policy is ‘unlawful’, watchdog warns

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has been granted permission to intervene in legal action over the issue

The Independent UK

Met police’s facial recognition plans fall foul of European law, says watchdog

Use of cameras at Notting Hill carnival could have ‘chilling effect’ on people’s rights, says equality regulator

The Guardian - UK

Met chief rejects calls to scrap live facial recognition at Notting Hill carnival

Mark Rowley says technology will be ‘non-discriminatory’ and ‘does not perform in a way which exhibits bias’

The Guardian - UK

Man accused of punching police car amongst those in court over Epping migrant hotel violence

A series of separate hearings took place at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday

The Independent UK

Facial recognition cameras too racially biased to use at Notting Hill carnival, say campaigners

Exclusive: Letter to the Met says technology ‘unfairly targets community that carnival exists to celebrate’

The Guardian - UK

UK Woman Mistaken As Shoplifter By Facewatch, Now She's Banned From All Stores With Facial Recognition Tech

Facial recognition tech booms despite accuracy concerns. Police arrests surge while airports and restaurants trial facial payments and passport-free travel.

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Your office chair could be ruining your gym results — here's why

Are you working from a poorly designed office chair?

The Guardian - UK

Sheffield United, Wrexham and the reason you watch to the end of the credits

In today’s Football Daily: ‘Shove it in your documentary.’ Plus Accrington do a ‘Suárez’ and a lovely tale about Bodo Illgner

The Independent UK

Lizzo defended by fans following fatphobic comments by comedian

‘What does her music have to do with her looks?’

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