Rollout of live facial recognition part of the overhaul of policing model in England and Wales

Three of 5 Essex Chambers’ current silks – Jason Beer KC, Fiona Barton KC and Francesca Whitelaw KC – appeared in the leading Court of Appeal authority regarding the use by law enforcement of facial recognition technology (Bridges v Chief Constable of South Wales Police [2020] EWCA Civ 1058) and 5 Essex Chambers’ barristers have led the way in advising and representing public and private bodies in this area.

Please get in touch if you would like advice following the recent announcement by the Home Secretary to roll out live facial recognition technology.

Read more about the announcement on BBC News.