London police deploy facial recognition during Palestine and Israel protests

The London police have deployed facial recognition during protest actions in support of Palestine and Israel over the last weekend to identify people bearing offensive placards and banners and committing other types of offenses.

On Saturday, the Palestine Solidarity Campaign and other groups led a march through the city in support of Palestine while on Sunday, another rally was held in support of Israel on London’s Trafalgar Square.

Before the events, the London Metropolitan Police announced they would be using …

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