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An equality impact assessment covers the considerations of this technology by Immigration Enforcement.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
This assessment explains the legal basis, safeguards, and privacy measures for using facial recognition to process biometric data.
The legal mandate describes the authorities and legal powers governing Immigration Enforcement use of live facial recognition.
This policy outlines Immigration Enforcement’s strategic, operational, and legal framework for the ethical use of live facial recognition technology.
The UK's Sixth National Action Plan for Open Government 2024 to 2025 (NAP6) was published on 18 December 2023.
Final allocations of grants to police and crime commissioners in England and Wales for 2026 to 2027.
The framework shows how the government will measure performance across a broad range of policing activity.
The white paper sets out the government's plans to create an immigration system which promotes growth but is controlled and managed.
Independent reviewer's report on state threats legislation and the government response to the report.
The Home Office is consulting on proposals to implement the Manchester Arena Inquiry’s recommendations 7 and 8.
We are seeking views on our proposals to introduce a licensing system for sellers and importers of knives and bladed articles.
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 9 December 2025.
The government response to the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation’s report on the operation of the terrorism acts in 2023.
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 1 July 2025.
This document relates to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act which became law on 2 December 2025.
The government is consulting on proposed updates to the Firefighters' Pensions Scheme member contribution structure.
The government is launching a consultation to help develop a new legal framework for the use of facial recognition and similar technologies by law enforcement.
Equalities impact assessment for the PACE (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026 applying to immigration officers and designated customs officials.
The Home Office is consulting on changes to the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England).
The Home Office and Australian Department of Home Affairs have reaffirmed a shared commitment to tackling illicit finance.
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