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Closed petition Introduce a citizen identity card so everyone age 16+ can prove their identity
Bring in a citizen identity card for all persons aged 16 and above. This will allow all citizens to use a standardised ID to identify themselves when needed eg. when asked for their proof of identity by the authorities, or in order to vote.
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So that every person in the UK can provide proof of identity when requested – eg. by police and local government. To ensure that all citizens have the same access to voting in elections and have means to prove identity when required.
I am concerned that large portions of the public are being excluded from participation in democracy and from other activities where proof of identity is needed. A Government identity card could also help reduce fraud and identity theft.
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