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Met Police to Share More Bodycam Footage Online

Published Monday, May 25, 2026 · Updated May 26

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The Metropolitan Police is implementing a new policy to release more body-worn video footage online. This change is intended to enhance transparency, build public trust, and address partial online narratives. However, civil liberties groups have expressed ongoing concerns about the potential for misuse of these cameras and issues of accountability.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Metropolitan Police is changing its policy to release more body-worn video footage online to improve transparency and trust, and to counter partial online narratives.
  • Civil liberties groups have long-standing concerns regarding the potential misuse of body-worn cameras and accountability, despite the policy change.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • BBC NewsCenter

    The Metropolitan Police is changing its policy to release more body-worn video footage online to improve transparency and trust, aiming to counter partial online narratives and show the challenges officers face. This move comes despite long-standing concerns from civil liberties groups regarding potential misuse of body-worn cameras and accountability.

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