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Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

High Court approves Met Police's facial recog after dispute

London's Metropolitan Police can continue using live facial recognition technology after a legal challenge was dismissed by the High Court.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
13 hours ago

High Court approves Met Police's facial recog after dispute

London's Metropolitan Police can continue using live facial recognition technology after a legal challenge was dismissed by the High Court.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Case lost against Met Police over live facial ID

The High Court upheld the Metropolitan Police's use of live facial recognition technology, dismissing concerns over discrimination and human rights violations.
#palantir
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Met police in talks to buy Palantir AI tech for use in criminal investigations

The Metropolitan police is considering purchasing AI technology from Palantir for intelligence analysis amid concerns over data privacy and company controversies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Met police in talks to buy Palantir AI tech for use in criminal investigations

The Metropolitan police is considering purchasing AI technology from Palantir for intelligence analysis amid concerns over data privacy and company controversies.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

UK Football Policing Unit chief says X is hiding behind' legal processes and delays

The ability to secure identifying information from X has significantly worsened, impacting successful prosecutions of online abuse.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
10 hours ago

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people's phones | TechCrunch

More than half of the world's governments now have access to commercial spyware, increasing risks for citizens and critical infrastructure.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers report

Black children in England and Wales are disproportionately strip-searched by police compared to white children, highlighting severe racial disparities.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter

Christopher Trybus was acquitted of domestic abuse and sexual violence charges related to his wife Tarryn Baird, who later took her own life.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Seven more arrested after arson attacks on London Jewish sites

Seven arrests made in connection with arson attacks on Jewish sites in London, with ongoing investigations into further conspiracies.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Seven more arrested after arson attacks on London Jewish sites

Seven arrests made in connection with arson attacks on Jewish sites in London, with ongoing investigations into further conspiracies.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
#london
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Woman fighting for life after car crashes into pedestrians on central London street

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Woman fighting for life after car crashes into pedestrians on central London street

A woman was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one critically injured and another with life-changing injuries.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

SAS soldiers quit amid fears of 'witch hunts' over the 'betrayal' of war crimes probes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many sources have informed The Telegraph that personnel have submitted applications for premature voluntary release, with departures from the regiment described as significant and even considered a 'threat to national security.'
SF politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Starmer-Mandelson latest: PM's ex-top aide summoned to face MPs over vetting scandal

Downing Street declined to comment on whether Sir Keir Starmer apologized to David Lammy regarding ambassadorial appointment discussions.
#counter-terrorism
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

A former parliamentary employee was arrested under anti-hacking laws related to the Computer Misuse Act of 1990, with an ongoing police investigation.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Counter-terror police probe whether Iran ordered series of arson attacks in London

Counter-terror police are investigating potential Iranian involvement in a series of arson attacks in London, with multiple arrests made.
EU data protection
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Ex-parliamentary employee arrested under anti-hacking law

A former parliamentary employee was arrested under anti-hacking laws related to the Computer Misuse Act of 1990, with an ongoing police investigation.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Counter-terror police probe whether Iran ordered series of arson attacks in London

Counter-terror police are investigating potential Iranian involvement in a series of arson attacks in London, with multiple arrests made.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Woman charged with attempted murder after car hit pedestrians in London

A woman has been charged with attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in central London, leaving one in life-threatening condition.
UK news
fromTNW | Government-Policy
1 day ago

After X and Grok, Ofcom opens child safety investigation into Telegram

Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Telegram for potential non-compliance with the Online Safety Act regarding child sexual abuse material.
#kensington-gardens
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Kensington Gardens cordoned off: everything we know so far

Police are investigating discarded items near the Israeli embassy in London, linked to claims of a drone attack involving radioactive material.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police probe possible terror-linked items - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police closed Kensington Gardens for a counter-terrorism investigation after discovering discarded items and a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Kensington Gardens cordoned off: everything we know so far

Police are investigating discarded items near the Israeli embassy in London, linked to claims of a drone attack involving radioactive material.
London
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police probe possible terror-linked items - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Police closed Kensington Gardens for a counter-terrorism investigation after discovering discarded items and a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Former top civil servant 'in the dark' over reasons for his sacking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"I don't fully understand the reasons that I'm in the position I am in, but that is for a separate process for me to try to get to the bottom of."
UK politics
#shoplifting
London politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Met police trials new tech to counter shoplifting scourge

London's Metropolitan Police is trialing new technology to combat shoplifting without using live facial recognition.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Share more CCTV to help tackle shoplifting - Met

Retailers need to share more CCTV evidence to help police effectively target shoplifters amid rising crime rates.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Gardai launch crackdown after threats to officers on front line during fuel protests

A garda crackdown is initiated in response to intimidation against officers and personnel during recent fuel blockades.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to face MPs' questions over Mandelson vetting UK politics live

Donald Trump is trolling Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Knife crime deaths surge as at least two school-aged children dying every month'

Knife-related deaths among children in England are rising, with significant increases in fatalities and incidents reported in recent years.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

CYBERUK '26: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros | Computer Weekly

The outdated Computer Misuse Act hinders UK cyber security innovation and needs urgent reform to protect cyber professionals.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 day ago

England's school phone ban gets teeth. Nobody gets bitten

England is moving to legally enforce smartphone bans in schools following support from peers for the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Police investigate security incident near Israeli embassy in London

Counter Terrorism Policing London is aware of a video shared online overnight in which a group claimed to have targeted the embassy with drones carrying dangerous substances.
UK news
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

No 10 knew Mandelson failed security vetting seven months ago

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Former parliamentary staff member arrested under anti-hacking laws

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Five taken off duty after police leave bag of guns outside Sadiq Khan's home'

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

No 10 knew Mandelson failed security vetting seven months ago

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

The criminal law changes backed by MPs including pornography and protesting

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Police chiefs failed to tackle racism due to lack of leadership, watchdog finds

Promises to address racial bias in policing have failed due to lack of national leadership and internal resistance within police culture.
#metropolitan-police
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
#nhs
UK politics
fromTheregister
2 days ago

UK weighs break clause in Palantir NHS deal

The UK government may end Palantir's NHS contract due to concerns over patient safety and lack of deliverables.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand shameful' Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

MPs demand the government terminate its NHS contract with Palantir due to concerns over trust and the company's political affiliations.
#arson-attacks
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks

Recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London may be linked to Iranian proxies, with investigations led by Counter Terrorism Policing.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks

Recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London may be linked to Iranian proxies, with investigations led by Counter Terrorism Policing.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Sex offender convicted of rape after innocent man's wrongful imprisonment

Paul Quinn, 52, was found guilty by a jury of the sex attack on a young mother as she walked home in Little Hulton, Salford, in the early hours of the morning on July 19, 2003.
UK news
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Ministers face pressure to disclose Peter Mandelson's vetting documents to a parliamentary committee following a binding motion for transparency.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Sir Olly Robbins faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's security clearance amid claims of unfair dismissal and lack of transparency in the vetting process.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Ministers face pressure to disclose Peter Mandelson's vetting documents to a parliamentary committee following a binding motion for transparency.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Sir Olly Robbins faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's security clearance amid claims of unfair dismissal and lack of transparency in the vetting process.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

No way Lammy wasn't told Mandelson failed vetting, says former foreign secretary

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
#police-misconduct
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Met Police sergeant sacked after drink driving on Iranian embassy protection duty

A police sergeant was dismissed for reporting to duty intoxicated, exceeding legal alcohol limits while supervising security at the Iranian embassy.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Carrick investigation 'hindered by officer's bias'

Unconscious bias regarding a victim's race and sex caused a Metropolitan Police detective to inadequately investigate serial rapist David Carrick's case, failing to oversee proper investigation procedures.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Met Police sergeant sacked after drink driving on Iranian embassy protection duty

A police sergeant was dismissed for reporting to duty intoxicated, exceeding legal alcohol limits while supervising security at the Iranian embassy.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Carrick investigation 'hindered by officer's bias'

Unconscious bias regarding a victim's race and sex caused a Metropolitan Police detective to inadequately investigate serial rapist David Carrick's case, failing to oversee proper investigation procedures.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Counter-terror police launch probe after London business targeted in arson attack

Counter-terror police investigate an arson attempt in Hendon linked to the group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamiyah targeting Jewish Futures.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Police urge woman who filmed fatal Primrose Hill fight to come forward

Detective inspector Andy Griffin stated, 'I believe this woman's account of events, as well as the video she captured, will provide vital evidence.' He emphasized the urgency of speaking to her.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

What are the UK government's plans to regulate social media for under-16s?

Keir Starmer demands social media firms prioritize children's safety and implement stricter regulations to protect them from harmful content.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Armed officers guarding Sadiq Khan left bag of guns outside home in major security blunder

Armed officers left a bag with weapons near London Mayor Sadiq Khan's home, prompting an investigation and temporary removal of five officers from duty.
Boston food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Met Police officer charged with sexual offences

A police constable faces four sexual assault charges related to an alleged December 2024 incident at a Soho bar and will appear in court on March 9.
#live-facial-recognition
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police officer who carried out unnecessary strip searches faces jail

Gerard Hutchings, a former police inspector, was convicted of sexual offences against young men during illegal strip searches over eight years.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Police offered support to tackle rising threats against MPs

A new national democracy protection unit is established to support police in addressing rising threats and abuse against MPs.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

UK police question suspect after Derby car incident

A man was arrested for attempted murder after a car hit pedestrians in Derby, injuring seven, with police deeming it an isolated incident.
Privacy professionals
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Why the UK needs to rethink the Investigatory Powers Act and allow intercept evidence in court | Computer Weekly

The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 is outdated and fails to address modern digital evidence collection, creating privacy risks and requiring clearer, consistent legal controls.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cheshire constabulary rejects criticism by David Davis over Letby investigation

Cheshire constabulary portrayed the growing concerns raised about the evidence that convicted Letby as a group of people spreading misinformation, making baseless claims and attempting to destroy reputations.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was exposed after accidentally recording himself discussing activists during a covert operation infiltrating leftwing groups.
#policing-reform
#police-reform
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Peers vote to scrap non-crime hate incidents

UK peers voted to abolish non-crime hate incidents, acts motivated by hostility based on protected characteristics that don't constitute criminal offences.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

UK's top prosecutor says nobody above law' as detectives investigate Andrew's Epstein links

Police and prosecutors pursue potential public-office misconduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over alleged sharing of confidential information and assistance to Jeffrey Epstein.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Last-ditch call to save police front counters

Ten London police front counters will close, reducing 37 to 27 and leaving only two 24-hour counters, raising concerns for vulnerable residents.
UK politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

UK plans sweeping overhaul of policing amid surge in online crimes - DataBreaches.Net

Britain plans a centralized National Police Service to tackle cybercrime, fraud and cross-border digital offenses, with the National Crime Agency to be merged into it.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Police in England and Wales to get new strict emergency response time limits

Officers will be expected to arrive at crime scenes within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in the countryside while attending serious crimes, the Home Office said. The new time limits will apply if there is a danger to life, an immediate threat of violence or the possibility of a serious injury or damage to property, or if a crime is in progress. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, is preparing to announce a full package of changes that the Home Office claims to be the biggest overhaul in two centuries.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Met had don't ask, don't tell' policy, says spycop who tricked women into sexual relationships

An undercover officer who deceived three women into sexual relationships said his superiors did nothing to prevent him from doing so, the spycops public inquiry has heard. Jim Boyling, who infiltrated environmental and animal rights activist groups for five years, said senior managers turned a blind eye to undercover officers having deceitful sexual relationships, often lasting years, with women. His managers adopted an attitude of don't ask, don't tell, he said. The three women have described how his betrayal devastated them.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Arrests after protesters breach London prison grounds

Protesters breached Wormwood Scrubs grounds supporting a hunger-striking detainee, prompting arrests for aggravated trespass amid allegations of threats and obstruction of staff.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

High Court challenge against Met Police's Freemason declaration thrown out

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UK politics
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Home Office announces sweeping police technology plans | Computer Weekly

The Home Office will massively roll out AI and facial-recognition across UK policing and create a centralized National Police Service to standardize data-driven technologies.
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