QNR – Senedd Cymru am ar 23 Ebrill 2024.
I share your deep concerns about this and all miscarriages of justice. Whilst we continue to ask searching questions, justice is reserved to the UK Government. The UK Government created this dire situation and so it is for the UK Government to resolve it and also fund justice properly.
The use of facial recognition technology is an operational decision for the police. Policing is reserved and the responsibility of the Home Office. However, any use of this technology must have a clear legal basis and be subject to effective oversight from a suitable national regulator.
The Welsh Government notes the report findings by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. The Welsh Government supports calls for the UK Government to set out formal proposals in response to the report as soon as possible.