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Automated Facial Recognition Technology (Moratorium and Review) Bill [HL] 2019-21

Type of Bill:
Private Members' Bill (Starting in the House of Lords)
Sponsor:
Lord Clement-Jones

Progress of the Bill

Bill started in the House of Lords

  1. House of Lords
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  2. House of Commons
    1. 1st reading
    2. 2nd reading
    3. Committee stage
    4. Report stage
    5. 3rd reading
  3. Consideration of Amendments
  4. Royal Assent

Last events

Next event

  • 2nd reading: House of Lords 2nd reading: House of Lords | Date to be announced

Latest Bill

House Bill Date
Lords HL Bill 87 (as introduced) | PDF version 04.02.2020

Latest news on the Automated Facial Recognition Technology (Moratorium and Review) Bill [HL] 2019-21

First reading took place on 4 February. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

Summary of the Automated Facial Recognition Technology (Moratorium and Review) Bill [HL] 2019-21

A bill to prohibit the use of automated facial recognition technology in public places and to provide for a review of its use

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