Identity Cards Bill (2004)

(1) This section applies where an individual—

(a) is required, by virtue of section 6, to be entered in the Register; and

(b) is so entered.

(2) If the individual—

(a) holds a valid ID card that is due to expire within the prescribed period,

or

(b) does not hold a valid ID card,

he must apply for one within the prescribed period.

(3) Where an individual applies for an ID card in pursuance of this section, the Secretary of State may require him to do such one or more of the things specified in subsection (4) as the Secretary of State thinks fit for the purpose of—

(a) verifying information provided for the purposes of the application; or

(b) otherwise ensuring that there is a complete, up-to-date and accurate entry about that individual in the Register.

(4) The things that an individual may be required to do under subsection (3) are—

(a) to attend at a specified place and time;

(b) to allow his fingerprints, and other biometric information about himself, to be taken and recorded;

(c) to allow himself to be photographed;

(d) otherwise to provide such information as may be required by the Secretary of State.

(5) An individual who contravenes—

(a) a requirement imposed by subsection (2), or

(b) a requirement imposed under subsection (3) shall be liable to a civil penalty not exceeding £1,000.

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EXPLANATORY NOTES

Clause 9: Renewal of ID cards for those compulsorily registered

66. This clause provides for the renewal of cards for those individuals who are required by clause 6 of the Bill to be entered into the Register.

67. Subsection (2) makes it a requirement for individuals whose card will expire in the prescribed period or whose card is not valid to apply for an ID card within the prescribed period.

68. Subsection (3) gives the Secretary of State the power to require an individual applying for an ID card under this clause to do certain things so that the Secretary of State can verify the information provided and ensure the accuracy of the Register. Subsection (4) sets out what these requirements might be and includes personal attendance at a specified place and time, the recording of biometric information, being photographed and providing such other information as may be required.

69. An individual who fails to renew or to provide the information requested to verify an application is liable to a civil penalty not exceeding £1,000 (subsection (5)).

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Amendments up to and including Friday 14th January 2005 page 3

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Patrick Mercer Mr Humfrey Malins Mr Geoffrey Clifton-Brown

Clause 9, page 8, line 28, after 'allow', insert 'all of'.

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Mr Richard Allan
Mr Alistair Carmichael

Clause 9, page 8, line 36, leave out '£1000' and add '£50'.

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Mr Richard Allan
Mr Alistair Carmichael

Page 8, line 10, leave out Clause 9.