cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/34383772
Under the plans, 10 live facial recognition (LFR) vans will be used by seven forces across England to help identify “sex offenders or people wanted for the most serious crimes”, according to Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.
The tech, which has been trialled in London and south Wales, will be subject to strict rules, the Home Office said, but human rights groups have warned it is “dangerous and discriminatory”.
Amnesty International UK said the plans should be “immediately scrapped”, with facial recognition proven to be “discriminatory against communities of colour”.
“We need an excuse to carry on increasing the surveillance of our citizens.”
“Just say sex offenders and terrorism. If anyone protests we can then call them a sex-offending terrorist, thus winning the argument instantly.”
“Hmmm…we have used those excuses quite a lot over the last few years. Don’t we risk-”
“The phrases becoming essentially meaningless? Well, yes, but it doesn’t matter. By the time the populace finally realise that, we’ll have total control.”Other than supporting genocide and austerity, turning the UK into an authoritarian shithole seems to be the only thing Keith is passionate about.
Let me guess. This is to protect children.
Sex offender. Pretty close. You won the internet today. 🏆
Me walking in the street avoiding my nemesis in the van
Some bastard who’s presumably responsible!
Firms apparently launching anti ANPR face film.
