But first:
The original merged uber-thread on ID cards:
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=11637
The more recent thread, started when the Bill was dropped before the end of the last Parliament (April) -
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=26810
And now... it's back
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/4554827.stm
Quote:
Government unveils ID card scheme
Controversial plans to introduce a compulsory identity card scheme have been unveiled in the Queen's Speech.
The cards, which had to be dropped ahead of the election, will be linked to a National Identity Register holding information on all UK residents.
Home Secretary Charles Clarke said there had been "technical" changes to the new bill to take account of previous objections to the plans.
The Lib Dems say the plans could be defeated with Tory and Labour support.
Ministers say the new Identity Cards Bill will help protect people from identity fraud and theft, and tackle illegal working and immigration abuse.
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Hmm. "Technical" changes?????
Still a waste of money. Still unlikely to help against terrorism. Still unlikely to help against illegal-immigration. And I bet the database is likely to be a massive balls-up, massively over-budget, & generally your usual Govt IT screw-up.