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Closed Biometric Identity Card

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The government will establish and issue a Biometric ID card for all UK Citizens.

Card and stored information could amongst others assist in the following:
Accurate/timely ID of an individual.
ID in case of health emergency, retrieval of health records to enable treatment.
Access for UK citizens to state provision of health care and social security.
Prove right of access with accurate ID e.g. schools, maternity units, hospitals.
Prevent abuse by requiring ID for all hospital visits for minors and vulnerable adults.
Additional info: driving licences, medical alerts, National Insurance number, DBS, donor preferences, next of kin contact.
Assist in protection of citizens from risks associated with terrorism, organised crime, monitoring of sex offenders, illegal immigration.
Assists in ease of travel UK and abroad.

The UK Government will establish safeguarding laws. Public would be required to prove identity at the reasonable request of an authorised civil servant

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    This petition will stay open until 30 March 2015.