Metropolitan Police
Cardiff Man Wrongly Accused of Theft After Facial Recognition Error Triggers Privacy Complaint
A shopping trip turned public shaming exposes the hidden dangers of algorithmic policing.
Graham Linehan to Sue Metropolitan Police Over Heathrow Arrest and Online Speech Dispute
A surreal airport takedown over public tweets now threatens to put the Met itself on trial.
Graham Linehan Arrested by Armed Police Over X Posts as UK Free Speech Crisis Deepens
A comedian once celebrated for absurdity is now caught in Britain’s most absurd reality.
Innocent People Are Already Getting Caught Up in UK Police’s Dystopian Facial Recognition Scans
A face flagged as dangerous was actually working to keep danger off the streets.
Facial Recognition Moves In on London’s Biggest Carnival
Mass facial recognition surveillance is quickly becoming normalized in the UK.
London is the Testing Lab for Big Brother Mass Facial Scanning Tech
The Met’s facial recognition push is less about precision than about normalizing a future where being watched is just part of walking down the street.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan Cites Southport Stabbing to Justify Targeting Online “Conspiracy Theories” and “Misinformation”
New funding blurs the line between fighting extremism and policing public dissent online.
Big Brother Finds a New Home in South London
Millions may find their faces flagged by systems they never knew they were in.
UK PM Starmer Slammed Over Police Controversy as Critics Decry “Woke Tweet Policing”
Critics slam Starmer’s stance as police face backlash over prioritizing policing tweets amidst rising violent crime rates.
Surveillance on the Road: Why Britain’s Massive Camera Network Has Privacy Advocates on Edge
Privacy advocates raise alarm as ANPR captures billions of vehicle journeys annually, fueling concerns over expanding state surveillance in the UK.
London’s Privacy Nightmare: Facial Recognition Gets a Boost at Tony Blair Conference
Civil rights groups warn of privacy erosion as London’s Metropolitan Police surveillance opportunities.