London Facial Recognition Trial Yields Zero Arrests
September 29, 2026
A six-month, £320,000 live facial recognition trial in London resulted in only one false positive and no arrests. The trial used over 500,000 scans across major transport hubs but failed to produce actionable results.
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policyThis provides empirical evidence regarding the efficacy and cost-benefit ratio of LFR in public spaces.