Tim Hill

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Elstow, Stewartby and Kempston Hardwick. Learn more

No to ID Cards

by timhill on 15 July, 2009

There is a Full Council meeting of Bedford Borough Council tonight.

The last item on the Agenda is a motion I am proposing that calls on the Council to advise the Mayor’s Executive that it does not wish to take part in any trial on ID Cards if asked to do so by the Government.

I will be saying:
– The proposals are not just for a card. The card is the least of it…
– There is no evidence the system will produce the stated benefits.
– Less liberty does not imply greater security.
– The Card and Register will be using overcomplicated, unproven technology.
– Identity Cards will cost over £10m, money that could be better spent elsewhere.
– The proposals mean unchecked executive powers.
– The National Identity Register creates specific new threats to individuals.
– People should not have to justify their identity to the state when going about their business.

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