Petition · Home Office
Protect our freedoms: Ban facial recognition of public
Closed
304 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the government to ban the use of mass facial recognition technology in public spaces. We believe legislation is needed to protect rights and ensure ethical use of technology.
We believe it threatens privacy, freedom, & democracy, enables intrusive surveillance, undermines public trust, & disproportionately impacts marginalised groups through bias & misidentification. We think it impacts lawful protests & sets a dangerous precedent for unchecked monitoring. We think without legislation, the UK risks becoming a surveillance state, eroding civil liberties & democratic values. We believe a ban is essential to protect freedoms, ensure accountability & uphold human rights.
Timeline
| 31 Jan 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
304
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
31 Jan 2025
Closed
31 Jul 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 6 Aug 2026.