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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Margaret Davis

Critics hit out at police plan to use facial recognition on coronation crowds

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Human rights campaigners have heavily criticised potential police use of facial recognition on crowds attending the coronation.

The Metropolitan Police is considering using the technology over the weekend, with a watch list of people that officers believe pose a risk to public safety.

This could include wanted criminals or offenders under strict licence conditions, the force said.

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