Plans by the Scottish football league to introduce facial recognition enabled surveillance security have been undermined by a funding denial from the government.The Scottish government has rejected a request for £4m in government funding for facial recognition technology.”We remain committed to working with football authorities, clubs and Police Scotland to support them in tackling unacceptable behaviour,” Holyrood wrote in a statement. “But, ultimately, the responsibility lies with the authorities and clubs.””It is clear that we would not financially support the introduction of facial recognition technology in football stadia,” continued the statement.”We do, however, welcome continued engagement with the football authorities to discuss the practical action they are taking to address the continuing issue of unacceptable conduct at Scottish matches.”The SPFL had set up a working group and revealed the proposal for facial recognition technology at a meeting of all 42 clubs in January. However, fan and clubs had criticised the plan over potential privacy issues.SPFL board member Mike Mulraney admitted the proposal has very little chance of success now following ministers' refusal to provide £4 million in funding for the scheme.

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