Commissioner welcomes UK and Scottish ‘conversations’ on the future of Live Facial Recognition

On 19 June 2024, and in partnership with the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland, the Commissioner co-hosted the first ever ‘Biometrics in Criminal Justice Conference’ in Edinburgh. The conference was opened by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs. At the conference, it was agreed that there should be a tripartite conversation on the potential benefits and risks of LFR as a tool for enhancing public safety.

Following the General Election, the new UK Government now plans to hold similar UK-wide conversations with regulators and civil society: UK policing minister kicks off debate on live facial recognition | Biometric Update

The Commissioner Dr Brian Plastow has today welcomed this announcement endorsing the need for mature discussions in Scotland and the UK.