The government plans to establish legislation governing the use of live facial recognition (LFR) technology in public spaces. This move comes after initial trials in Croydon and subsequent rollouts to other areas, raising concerns about surveillance and privacy. The Home Office is consulting on necessary safeguards and oversight to ensure public confidence in LFR technology. https://identityweek.net/policing-minister-wants-to-set-legislation-for-use-of-lfr-tools-in-public/