Facial Recognition Technology and Article 8 ECHR: Balancing Security and Privacy in Modern Britain
Surveillance & Privacy, Human Rights, Technology & Law John O’Donnell Surveillance & Privacy, Human Rights, Technology & Law John O’Donnell

Facial Recognition Technology and Article 8 ECHR: Balancing Security and Privacy in Modern Britain

As facial recognition technology becomes increasingly embedded within modern policing, fundamental questions arise regarding privacy, surveillance, and state power. This paper explores the compatibility of facial recognition technology with Article 8 ECHR, examining whether the pursuit of security can be balanced against the protection of individual rights in a democratic society.

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Citizenship Deprivation and the Limits of National Security: Balancing State Security and Fundamental Rights in Modern Britain

Citizenship Deprivation and the Limits of National Security: Balancing State Security and Fundamental Rights in Modern Britain

The power to remove citizenship represents one of the most significant authorities available to the modern state. This paper examines the UK's citizenship deprivation regime, exploring the balance between national security, executive power, human rights, and democratic accountability in the modern era.

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Predictive Policing and Human Rights: Can Algorithms Deliver Justice?

Predictive Policing and Human Rights: Can Algorithms Deliver Justice?

Predictive policing promises to transform law enforcement through artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making. This paper examines whether algorithmic policing can be reconciled with fundamental human rights principles, exploring questions of privacy, equality, accountability, and democratic oversight.

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