UK · 20 August 2026

STV News – Campaigners slam Scottish police watchdog’s demands for more facial recognition

Reported by Big Brother Watch

The Scottish Police Watchdog wants police forces to use drones and facial recognition technology at football matches. Jack Coulson pointed out that the SNP conference previously passed a resolution opposing live facial recognition.

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