Submitted on Friday 3rd October 2025
Rejected on Wednesday 29th October 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
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.
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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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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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" petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734246
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