The boom in Hikvision UK sales has sparked calls for a full ban on the Chinese CCTV giant, with concerns raised about security and human rights abuses [c96bcf0a]. Hikvision UK Limited reported a more than doubling of sales in 2023, reaching £32.6 million, while total revenue rose 22% to £50.8 million [c96bcf0a]. The spike in sales came after a ban on Chinese camera companies at 'sensitive sites' [c96bcf0a]. However, former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith has called for a more comprehensive ban, citing security concerns [c96bcf0a]. The implementation of the ban has been slow, with only half of the equipment removed by April 2024 [c96bcf0a]. Hikvision cameras are still being used in schools, hospitals, and local councils, despite major retailers like Tesco and Morrisons banning them [c96bcf0a]. Hikvision is also accused of human rights abuses in Xinjiang, although the company denies these allegations [c96bcf0a]. Hikvision is currently on the US trade blacklist due to security concerns [c96bcf0a]. The company argues that it is not a national security threat and plays a role in protecting property and public safety [c96bcf0a].