UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown
Documents reveal the UK government is preparing to deploy live facial recognition (LFR) cameras as part of an immigration enforcement initiative. The technology is planned for use at transport hubs and public events for general immigration enforcement, including non-criminal immigration offences. The programme represents the UK's largest immigration crackdown effort to date.
Key points
- Home Office developing live facial recognition deployment for immigration enforcement
- Technology planned for transport hubs and public events
- Part of Britain's biggest-ever immigration crackdown programme
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