Policy paper

Live facial recognition standard operating procedures

The standard operating procedures explains the requirements for setting up and deploying live facial recognition (LFR).

• From: Home Office and Immigration Enforcement
• Published: 5 November 2025

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Live facial recognition standard operating procedures

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This SOP outlines the steps for planning and using live facial recognition (LFR) technology during enforcement operations.

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Published 5 November 2025