StraLi for Strategic Litigation (StraLi) is preparing a strategic path to challenge the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement and judicial authorities in Italy. They will also identify partners, domestically and at European level, who are bringing forward similar litigation activities, to create a strong network to pursue common advocacy efforts.
Specifically, the planned litigation will target exemptions to a law enacted in December 2021. This law suspended the installation and use of facial recognition technology in public spaces by both private and public actors, with an exemption for its continued use for the prevention, investigation, detection and prosecution of criminal offences.