Report Recommends , New Laws Pertaining to Police Use , of Emerging Technologies.
'The Independent' reports that a recent review has
recommended the development of new laws to regulate
how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by police.
'The Independent' reports that a recent review has
recommended the development of new laws to regulate
how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used by police.
Emerging technologies like facial recognition and
predictive policing were assessed in a review by
Edinburgh Napier University and the Scottish government.
It is important that in adopting new
technology, Police Scotland must do so
in a way that secures public confidence, Keith Brown, Justice Secretary
of Scotland, via 'The Independent'.
The review recommends statutory codes of practice be
put into place to provide clarity and safeguards
regarding the future use of emerging technologies.
The report suggests that new laws be introduced for
the use of autonomous security robots before their use
for law enforcement purposes is considered in the future.
That is why a robust rights-based,
ethical approach to using new
technology is so vital, Keith Brown, Justice Secretary
of Scotland, via 'The Independent'.
This valued report makes important
suggestions in this significant
and interesting sphere which
will be given careful consideration, Keith Brown, Justice Secretary
of Scotland, via 'The Independent'.
The review also reportedly focused on
innovations that include electronic databases,
biometric identification and surveillance.
Specifically, the review looked at these technologies'
potential impact on human rights, ethical best practices
and public confidence in police departments. .
We believe this report, which draws
together a wide range of expertise,
provides a platform for policing
bodies to adopt innovation in a way
which retains public confidence
and delivers social justice, Professor Liz Aston, Director of the Scottish Institute for Policing Research, via 'The Independent'