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Originally Posted by mrmistoffelees
This would seem to be the resurrection of a national identity card scheme.
Some very quick checking shows
76% of population have a passport
33.6 million people have a drivers licence
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It would appear to be nothing of the sort. The vast majority of people already have photographic ID of one kind or another and would not need a new dedicated voter ID card under this scheme. Anyone without a passport or a driving licence can get a voter ID document for the specific purpose of proving their eligibility to vote. A national identity card scheme differs fundamentally because it compels adults to obtain a card without any specific purpose in view.