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| − | The '''Identity Documents Bill''' is a legislative programme that was initiated by the Coalition Government and announced in the Queens Speech on 25 May 2010 as being a prospective law that would legalise the scrapping of the ID card scheme introduced under [[New Labour]] in the aftermath of the attacks of [[9/11]]. It also promises to destroy all related data that is kept in the National Identity Register.<ref>[http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/ho-leg-programme Home Office legislative programme announced] ''Home Office'', 25 May 2010, accessed 27.05.10</ref> | + | The '''Identity Documents Bill''' is a legislative programme that was initiated by the Coalition Government and announced in the Queens Speech on 25 May 2010 as being a prospective law that would legalise the scrapping of the ID card scheme introduced under [[New Labour]] in the aftermath of the attacks of [[9/11]]. It also promises to destroy all related data that is kept in the National Identity Register.<ref>[http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/media-centre/news/ho-leg-programme Home Office legislative programme announced] ''Home Office'', 25 May 2010, accessed 27.05.10</ref> |
| − | The introduction of the Bill and its proposals to scrap ID cards | + | |
| + | The introduction of the Bill and its proposals to scrap ID cards is expected to save the UK £4.5 billion.<ref> Alan Travis, [http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2010/may/27/theresa-may-scrapping-id-cards ID cards scheme to be scrapped within 100 days] ''the Guardian'', 27 May 2010, accessed 27.05.10</ref> | ||
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The Identity Documents Bill is a legislative programme that was initiated by the Coalition Government and announced in the Queens Speech on 25 May 2010 as being a prospective law that would legalise the scrapping of the ID card scheme introduced under New Labour in the aftermath of the attacks of 9/11. It also promises to destroy all related data that is kept in the National Identity Register.[1]
The introduction of the Bill and its proposals to scrap ID cards is expected to save the UK £4.5 billion.[2]
Notes
- ↑ Home Office legislative programme announced Home Office, 25 May 2010, accessed 27.05.10
- ↑ Alan Travis, ID cards scheme to be scrapped within 100 days the Guardian, 27 May 2010, accessed 27.05.10
