"The High Court concluded this week that LFR technology itself does not violate any of the ECHR's aforementioned articles, and found that Thompson's personal rights to privacy were not infringed."
"Sir Mark Rowley, commissioner of the MPS, described the judgment as 'a significant and important victory for public safety.' He stated, 'The courts have confirmed our approach is lawful.'"
"'Technology is advancing at record speed, and policing cannot afford to stand still - criminals won't. Facial recognition is transformational for policing.'"
The High Court ruled that the Metropolitan Police Service's use of live facial recognition technology does not violate the European Convention on Human Rights. The case was brought by Big Brother Watch on behalf of Shaun Thompson, who was wrongly identified as a suspect. The court found that Thompson's privacy rights were not infringed and that the Met's policy complies with legal standards. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley emphasized the judgment as a victory for public safety and the necessity of advancing technology in policing.
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