📍 London, England, United Kingdom
On 24 June 2026 the Metropolitan Police announced plans to expand live facial recognition, AI and drones across London, including static cameras in central London. Police say the technology has aided over 2,000 arrests since 2024, while rights groups call it an alarming escalation. A High Court ruling in April found adequate safeguards.
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London police force; Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley was quoted in June 2026
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UK civil liberties group critical of the expansion
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