There are around 4.2million CCTV cameras in Britain |
"Talking" CCTV cameras that tell off people dropping litter or committing anti-social behaviour are to be installed in 20 areas across England.
They are already used in Middlesbrough where anyone seen misbehaving can be told via a loudspeaker, controlled by control centre staff, to stop.
Home Secretary John Reid has earmarked nearly £500,000 to fund the expansion.
Critics say the cameras are absurd and another example of excessive government intrusion into everyday life.
I stand with the critics on this one. :)