Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 5, 2026

Purpose:

Content: The Executive Resolved That (i)   the Council should submit a response to the government  consultation on a new legal framework for law enforcement use of biometrics, facial recognition and similar technologies;         (ii)  the responses included at Appendix 2 to the report to specific questions of the consultation should be submitted on behalf of the Council; and         (iii)  in the event that recommendations (i) and (ii) are agreed, that the Portfolio Holder for Community Safety is authorised to make any minor changes to the responses, as may be required, prior to submission of the response. Reason:  A decision is needed from the Executive on whether a response to the consultation can be submitted and the contents of that response.