Live facial recognition cameras to be used on UK’s busiest shopping street

The Guardian UK Wednesday 12 August 2026, 12:22 UTC By Rachel Hall 1 min read

Key Points

Sadiq Khan has indicated the technology will be deployed on London’s Oxford Street despite human rights concernsThe Metropolitan police are understood to be planning to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology on Britain’s busiest shopping street. In June the Met said it would introduce the technology in London’s West End by Christmas and into a further six areas next year.

Sadiq Khan has indicated the technology will be deployed on London’s Oxford Street despite human rights concerns

The Metropolitan police are understood to be planning to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology on Britain’s busiest shopping street.

In June the Met said it would introduce the technology in London’s West End by Christmas and into a further six areas next year. Sadiq Khan, the London mayor, has indicated that the newly pedestrianised Oxford Street will be included.

UK (LOCATION) Sadiq Khan (PERSON) London (LOCATION) Oxford Street (ORG) LFR (ORG) Britain (LOCATION) West End (LOCATION)

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Live facial recognition cameras to be used on UK’s busiest shopping street

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