Do you support or oppose allowing police to use live facial recognition technology in public spaces?

Do you support or oppose allowing police to use live facial recognition technology in public spaces? Published on 22 April 2026 → Survey conducted on 22 April 2026 on 4828 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly support

23%

Somewhat support

36%

Somewhat oppose

15%

Strongly oppose

14%

Don't know

12%

Strongly support

23%

Somewhat support

36%

Somewhat oppose

15%

Strongly oppose

14%

Don't know

12%

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