But the Home Office now believes the political landscape has changed and the challenges of terrorism, illegal immigration and identity fraud make ID cards a necessity. Legislation to introduce them is now before Parliament.
Passing the identity card bill would lead to a significant change to life in Britain and it has stimulated a great deal of debate. The legislation would have a particular impact on young people, many of whom could be the first generation to carry ID cards for the majority of their lives.
Against this background, a vibrant debate has been taking place online at headsup.org.uk - a site set up by the Hansard Society as a non-partisan platform for young people to express their political views. Here, young people around the UK have been considering the bill and its implications.
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