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Resistance to ID Cards takes to the Streets

imc mcr | 01.02.2005 18:18 | Repression | Technology

“The only way we’ll be able to stop this vile scheme is if ordinary people have the courage to stand up to the government." Manchester defy-ID representative

"We will be unable to access even basic services.., to drive ...[or] travel abroad unless we consent to this monitoring of our day-to-day lives.” Manchester resident

Saturday (29th January) was a day called for action against the government's proposal to introduce identity cards and a National Identity Register in the UK. In Manchester residents opposed to the scheme visited the offices of PA Consulting Group and Siemens Business Services, two of a number of companies that stand to make considerable profits from the proposed scheme.

Meanwhile, out on the streets of Manchester to pass on information on the proposed measure and its implications were the The Ministry of Truth (honest gov). Street protests also took place in Liverpool , organised by a local defy-ID group.

'ID cards will not be used to build up a profile on innocent people', according to former Home secretary David Blunkett, yet scrutiny of the Bill reveals that a wide-ranging amount of data on people will be stored via the National Identity Register. The card will also be buttressed by a vast array of new state powers and criminal penalties including, for example, 'refusal to obey an order to register' which could be greeted with a fine of £2500.

Manchester - Protest Against ID Cards | The Ministry of Truth | ID Cards - Who Profits? | Identity Cards Bill - a brief guide | Liverpool Defy-ID Group Take Action | Defy-ID

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More Important Issues

03.02.2005 14:04

Why is so much attention being paid to ID cards when there are anti terror laws in place which deprive us of more liberties than the ID cards. already jails all over the UK are being filled up with terror suspects who are held in custody without charges being read to them or the right for a trial. So the generous lords step in and say no thats not right, you should give them a trial or place them under house arrest and microchip them to monitor their every move. Were talking about people her who most probably have done nothing wrong but are being judged by their religion. Just coz it doesnt affect most of us like id cards do doesnt mean it shouldnt be high on our priority list. People are suffering and were allowing them to. There needs to be a protest concerning the anti terror laws and in support of those who have felt the injustice of them. I propose we get organised. If there is a decission to take to teh streets over this issue u can definately count me in. We cant sit aside and watch these crimes take place in our name any longer. Weve got to show the govt and all else who supports this that if they think they can pass all these bills without any problems then they should get their heads checked.
Its our world and only we can make it better for every1.

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ID CARDS WILL BE A “POLL TAX” ON ALL (sheffield meeting)

03.02.2005 16:22


NO 2 ID: PLANNING MEETING
ID CARDS WILL BE A “POLL TAX” ON ALL (sheffield meeting)

Just to let you all know a meeting has been arranged in co-ordination
with some other local anti-G8, defyID cards and the police database system groups for Thursday 10th February 05, starting at 6pm at the New Roots Cafe at 86 Spital Hill, Burngreave, Sheffield. Based upon a Seeds for Change ( http://seedsforchange.org.uk/free/res#grp) format, you are WELCOME!

There are plenty of buses - the 20, 75, 76 and 97 all stop pretty much
outside and directions to the cafe are here -  http://tinyurl.com/5yuc5.

There will be some food provided for those who have come straight from
work and want their dinner!

Mozaz:
(personal capacity)

mozaz
mail e-mail: worldwarfreeatriseupdotnet
- Homepage: http://peace.lowtech.org

protest against detention without trial

10.02.2005 13:45

To the poster who asked about protesting against detention without trial, protests have happened and there is a campaign coalition:

Campaign Against Criminalising Communities:
 http://www.cacc.org.uk

Also it's a campaign priority for both Liberty and the Stop the War Coalition:

Liberty:
 http://liberty-human-rights.org.uk

Stop the War Coalition:
 http://www.stopwar.org.uk

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