PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop any plans to introduce a UK “BRIT ID” card scheme
We call on the Government to abandon proposals for a UK “BRIT ID” card scheme. The UK has previously rejected ID cards, and there is no clear evidence of public demand or benefit.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
ID cards risk creating mass surveillance and tracking of citizens, undermine personal freedoms, and add costs to taxpayers. Effective alternatives already exist for security and identification.