What's happened
MPs and privacy campaigners are calling for an immediate stop to the use of live facial recognition surveillance by police and private companies in the UK.
Why it matters
The call for a halt to live facial recognition surveillance is significant as it reflects growing concerns about privacy and civil liberties in the context of increasing surveillance technology use by law enforcement and private entities.
What the papers say
The Guardian and The Independent emphasize the cross-party support from MPs and peers, while BBC News provides additional context on the government's plans and the potential benefits of facial recognition technology. The Times and The Mirror highlight the concerns raised by civil liberty groups and opposition parties regarding the potential impact on privacy and civil liberties.
How we got here
The debate on the use of facial recognition technology has been ongoing, with concerns raised about its compatibility with human rights and the lack of democratic mandate. The government's plans to integrate passport photos for facial recognition have sparked further controversy.
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