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Recognised or Misidentified? A Public Discussion on Facial Recognition, Bias and AccountabilityJoin us for a panel discussion bringing together representatives from policing, academia and civil society to examine the growing use of facial recognition technology (FRT) and its implications for human rights. The event will focus on concerns around racial and gender bias, the risk of misidentification, and the broader impact of surveillance technologies on privacy, freedom of expression and public trust. This discussion takes place in the context of the UK Government’s recent consultation on a new legal framework for the use of biometrics and facial recognition in law enforcement, which recognises both the potential benefits of these technologies for public safety and the significant concerns they raise regarding privacy, discrimination, oversight and public confidence.
The event aims to explore both the opportunities and the risks associated with FRT, as well as the safeguards needed to ensure its use is fair, accountable and consistent with human rights principles.
Panel speakers are:
Professor Mark Levine, Lancaster University
Professor Corinne May-Chahal, Lancaster University
Dr Boineelo Nthubu, York St John University
Chief Superintendant Hassan Khan, Lancashire Constabulary
Date
Tuesday 7 July 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (UTC+01)Location
Gregson Community and Arts Centre
33 Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 3PY
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