Rejected petition Hold a referendum before introducing a mandatory digital ID system (“BritCard”)

We want the Government to commit to holding a national referendum before introducing any form of mandatory digital ID system. This would give the people the final say on whether such a scheme should become law.

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The Government plans to introduce a national Digital ID (“BritCard”), mandatory for Right to Work checks and potentially expanded to benefits, tax, and other services. This represents a fundamental change in the citizen–state relationship, raising serious concerns under Article 8 ECHR (privacy), Article 6 ECHR (fair hearing), and the Bill of Rights 1688. A referendum is essential to give the people the final say.

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Why was this petition rejected?

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for the same action: "Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734246

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Date submitted 3 October 2025
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