00:01Live facial recognition cameras are being used on the London Underground
00:05as police expand a trial aimed at finding people wanted for serious offences.
00:10The first deployment is at Victoria Station with cameras due to move between tube and railway stations.
00:16British Transport Police says the technology will be used against people on police watch lists,
00:22including those wanted over sexual offences, robbery and knife crime.
00:26People entering signed areas will have alternative routes available.
00:31TfL says images of people who do not match the watch list will be deleted immediately.
00:36The trialers also face criticism from campaigners who question its effectiveness and use.
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