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United Kingdom libertyhumanrights.org.uk Joined January 2009
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Us Brits love a good ol' moan

Complaining is one of the ways we exercise our freedom to disagree, object and make a fuss

The freedom to express our views is the cornerstone of a healthy democracy and a right that benefits us all

But it's under threat

BRITAIN: KEEP COMPLAINING
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Politicians tell Avon & Somerset police to pause facial recognition plans until there are proper laws in place.

We urgently need real safeguards, oversight, and transparency to protect our rights as we go about our daily lives
somersetlive.co.uk/news/local-new…
www.somersetlive.co.uk Bath facial recognition is 'draconian and must be halted' Police intend to commence use of the technology the day before the city's famous Christmas market begins
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New report warns of facial recognition wrongful arrest risks:

- images used should've been deleted from police databases

- lack of consistent training +understanding of the tech

- innocent people detained as police fail to do extra checks before arrest telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/11/1…
www.telegraph.co.uk Facial recognition cameras risk wrongful arrests, warns watchdog Lack of technology safeguards ensuring non-biased algorithms ‘could undermine public confidence’
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In his speech today at #COP31, Andy Burnham pledged to a ‘new era of British leadership’ on climate.

That commitment must extend to protecting the right to protest, which is a vital way for people to demand urgent action on climate change.

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www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk The ‘chilling effect’ on climate protest as temperatures soar across the UK - Liberty As two thirds of the UK experiences drought, campaigners argue that protest is vital to driving change.
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The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner warns of the lack of law covering facial recognition in Scotland

Live facial recognition should not be used until new laws are in place with real transparency, oversight and safeguards to protect us all
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futurescot.com Exclusive: Scotland in 'perilous position' over police use of facial recognition tech, warns the... Scotland in 'perilous position' over police use of facial recognition tech, warns the Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner