Originally Posted by Pierre

It's not checking though is it. Checking is asking you at the check in desk whether you packed your own bag, or whether you have banned substances in your carry on. Checking would be at the same time asking if you have a valid reason for travel and you replying yes I'm off to Frankfurt fir a business meeting. That's checking.

This is making you carry around a document authorising you to travel. This is the government saying we don't trust any of you, you must explain why you are travelling in writing and if you don't we'll fine you, oh and yes don't worry you do live in a free society.

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and now you need permission from the state too!