See also:
LSE Information Systems and Innovation Group: The Identity Project
is2.lse.ac.uk
An overview of academic papers on and about identity papers and databases.
BBC News: Identity Card Plans Q&A
news.bbc.co.uk
A look at the issues surrounding identity cards and how they might work in practice.
Defy-ID
defy-id.org.uk
A network for active resistance against UK identity cards and the National Identity Register. Includes list of companies involved in ID card scheme, local groups and a guide to the impact of the scheme.
The Identity Card and You
idcardandyou.co.uk
"Anti" site that points out a number of potential arguments against ID cards. Articles on various issues.
NO2ID
no2id.net
UK-wide non-partisan campaign opposing the government's planned ID card and National Identity Register. Provides information about the scheme and the organisation, as well as details of local groups and how to get involved.
LSE Press Release: "ID Cards - UK's High Tech Scheme is High Risk"
lse.ac.uk
Announcing the publication of the report ‘The Identity Project: an assessment of the UK Identity Cards Bill and its implications’. Executive summary and link to full download. (June 27, 2005)
Liberty: ID Cards
liberty-human-rights.org.uk
Featuring the campaign’s briefings for British politicians, and materials for those opposing ID cards.
The Identity and Passport Service: Identity Cards
ips.gov.uk
Official government site, with information on the national identity scheme and its benefits.
Identity Cards Act 2006
opsi.gov.uk
Full text of the act, published by the Office of Public Sector Information.
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