Mike German writes on the ePolitix web site: The Liberal Democrats have pledged they would not require people to have identity cards to receive public services in Wales. Leader of the Lib Dems in the Welsh assembly Mike German said on Friday that the policy would form a key plank of the party’s manifesto for [...]
John Lettice writes in The Register: The NAO report tells us something The Register’s been pointing out for some time: “An ePassport remains a valid travel document even if the electronic chip fails.” This is an ICAO requirement, and it means a passport with a bust chip is still a passport that you can use [...]
Kevin Maguire writes in The Mirror: We must not let the terrorists change our way of life. Terrorism will not be defeated until our determination is as complete as theirs, our defence against terrorism as absolute as their fanaticism, our passion for our way of life as great as their passion for tyranny. Not my [...]
Alan Travis writes in The Guardian: New flaws in the government’s national identity card scheme have emerged with the disclosure today that the microchips in 3m passports, which are supposed to be valid for 10 years, only carry a 24-month warranty. Whitehall spending watchdogs also warn today that much of the technology surrounding the new [...]
The BBC reports: The Conservatives have written to Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell to give formal notice that they would scrap identity cards if elected. Shadow home secretary David Davis asked what provision there was to protect against early cancellation costs. The party has also written to likely major contractors to warn them. Critics say [...]
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