And so we have the scary news that the head of Interpol has called for a globally verifiable electronic identity card (e-ID) system for migrant workers at an international forum on “citizen ID projects, e-passports, and border control management“. Secretary General Ronald K. Noble said: “At a time when global […]

The subject of ID cards has largely been absent from this election campaign. The Conservatives have pledged to drop the un-libertarian and repressive idea, and Labour have remained quiet on the subject. With the attitude of the LibDems to defence, one has to assume that future ID card policy would […]

Seen over on DefenceManagement.com: Labour to create Veterans ID card The Labour Party have pledged to provide free ID cards for forces’ leavers if re-elected to government. “A veterans ID card will help veterans access their improved benefits and will be free to service leavers,” says the manifesto. “We will […]