Notting Hill Carnival: 121 arrests came from face scanning
- Posted on September 1, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
The Notting Hill Carnival witnessed a significant deployment of facial recognition technology during its 2024 event, resulting in 121 arrests from a total of 636. This marked the first large-scale implementation of live facial scanning at the carnival grounds, accounting for approximately 19% of total arrests. The technology's introduction raises questions about surveillance measures at major public gatherings and their effectiveness in maintaining public safety while balancing privacy concerns.
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Notting Hill Carnival: 121 arrests came from face scanning
Almost a fifth of the 636 arrests began with live facial recognition, deployed within the carnival grounds for the first time at the weekend
