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Community Safety · Kensington and ChelseaMet Police Chief Rejects Calls to Scrap Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has decided against discontinuing the use of live facial recognition technology at the Notting Hill Carnival. This decision comes as campaigners voice strong objections, citing racial bias concerns. Separately, Usain Bolt stated that moving the carnival would lead to its end.
Kensington and Chelsea2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Policing · LondonFacial recognition trial at London stations yields no matches in six months
A six-month trial of live facial recognition (LFR) cameras at London railway stations, including Victoria Underground, has produced no confirmed matches, British Transport Police (BTP) has said. The trial, which will run until November, has sparked concerns over privacy, accuracy and public consultation, with 72% of Londoners wanting a say in its use.
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Community Safety · SouthwarkSainsbury's pauses facial recognition at East Dulwich store after wrongful shoplifter alert
Sainsbury's has suspended live facial recognition at its East Dulwich branch following an incident where a customer was wrongly identified as a shoplifter. The supermarket apologised to Matt Arnold, 46, who was stopped at a self-service till and asked to leave. A similar error occurred in Elephant and Castle in January.
Southwark4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Policing · IslingtonMet Police deploy live facial recognition cameras in Islington
The Metropolitan Police began using live facial recognition cameras in Islington on 10 August 2026. The technology scans faces in public spaces and matches them against a police watchlist. The force says it aims to prevent crime and locate wanted suspects, while its policy remains under annual review.
Islington4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 70 · Hype 15