United Kingdom: Legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
Progress
Current status
in consultation
12 Feb 2026 processing consultation
04 Dec 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Public procurement
Policy Instrument
Public procurement access
Regulated Economic Activity
ML and AI development
software provider: other software
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Home Office closes consultation on legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
On 12 February 2026, the Home Office closes the public consultation on the New legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technologies. The consultation document proposes a statutory framework for the use …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Home Office opened consultation on legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies
On 4 December 2025, the Home Office opened a public consultation on the new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition, and similar technologies, which will run until 12 February 2026. The consultation document propose…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government