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Facial recognition cameras will be installed in London’s Oxford Street (AFP/Getty)

Permanent live facial recognition (LFR) cameras are set to be installed on London 's Oxford Street in December to scan passers-by against suspect watchlists.

The deployment coincides with plans to pedestrianise the iconic shopping destination, which attracts approximately half a million visitors each day.

Human rights organisation Liberty criticised the move, warning that thousands of Christmas shoppers will be subjected to unregulated surveillance technology without consent.

The Metropolitan Police defended the technology, citing a Croydon pilot that reduced crime by 10 per cent and noting over 2,000 LFR-assisted arrests since early 2024.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch expressed support for the expansion of LFR, to speed up suspect identification and assist officers.

In full Permanent facial recognition cameras to be installed on Oxford Street by Christmas

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