
British legislators approve ID cards CBC \|\| February 15, 2006 Related - BBC Poll: 75% Oppose UK ID Cards On Security Grounds British legislators approved the introduction of national identity cards on Monday, in a vote that was seen as a key test of Prime Minister Tony Blair's power. The House of Commons voted 310-279 to pass the controversial bill, which would make it mandatory by 2008 for people to pay for identity cards when they apply for passports. It must still be approved by the upper house to become law. The biometric cards will store information that identifies fingerprints, irises and faces. Blair's government argues that the card will help it fight terrorism, organized crime, identity theft, illegal immigration and other problems. Article Posted at www.KnowledgeDrivenRevolution.com But some legislators in Blair's own Labour party joined opposition politicians and rights activists in condemning the bill. They say the costly measure will erode civil liberties without improving national security. The vote was viewed as a test of whether Blair still has the authority to get votes passed in the lower house. He holds a 64-seat majority, but often faces opposition from about 30 rebellious Labour legislators as well as a resurgent Conservative opposition. About KDR \| \| Home \| \| Weekly Features Archive	Weekly Weekly Features Archive
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British legislators approve ID cards

CBC || February 15, 2006

Related - BBC Poll: 75% Oppose UK ID Cards On Security Grounds

British legislators approved the introduction of national identity cards on Monday, in a vote that was seen as a key test of Prime Minister Tony Blair's power.

The House of Commons voted 310-279 to pass the controversial bill, which would make it mandatory by 2008 for people to pay for identity cards when they apply for passports.

It must still be approved by the upper house to become law.

The biometric cards will store information that identifies fingerprints, irises and faces.

Blair's government argues that the card will help it fight terrorism, organized crime, identity theft, illegal immigration and other problems.

Article Posted at www.KnowledgeDrivenRevolution.com

But some legislators in Blair's own Labour party joined opposition politicians and rights activists in condemning the bill. They say the costly measure will erode civil liberties without improving national security.

The vote was viewed as a test of whether Blair still has the authority to get votes passed in the lower house.

He holds a 64-seat majority, but often faces opposition from about 30 rebellious Labour legislators as well as a resurgent Conservative opposition.

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