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Blackstone's Guide to The Identity Cards Act 2006

Blackstone's Guide to The Identity Cards Act 2006

Author: John Wadham; Caoilfhionn Gallagher;Chrolavicius
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199286065
Published In: August 2006
Format: Paperback , 300 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Explains how the new Act will affect the operation of much existing legislation, including; the Data Protection Act 1998; the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984; the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; the Race Relations Act 1976; the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, and the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants) Act 2004

Clear layout with comprehensive referencing assists practitioners in quickly accessing the key information

Includes a copy of the Identity Cards Act 2006

The Blackstone's Guide Series delivers concise and accessible books covering the latest legislation changes and amendments. Published within weeks of an Act, they offer expert commentary by leading names on the effects, extent and scope of the legislation, plus a full copy of the Act itself. They offer a cost-effective solution to key information needs and are the perfect companion for any practitioner needing to get up to speed with the latest changes.

The Identity Cards Act 2006 is a major piece of legislation which will fundamentally change the relationship between the state and the individual for people of all nationalities residing in the UK for more than three months. The Act will affect the operation of much existing legislation, including; the Data Protection Act 1998; the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984; the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000; the Race Relations Act 1976; the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, and the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants) Act 2004. The Act will have an impact on a wide range of legal areas, including; asylum and immigration; data protection and freedom of information; privacy; criminal; human rights; and civil liberties; and will introduce the following;

- A complex range of new civil and criminal penalties

- a new Commissioner's Office

- New ways of working for those providing public services, such as the police, the NHS, the Passport Service, and benefit workers

This Guide is written by two experienced practitioners currently based at Liberty, the National Council for Civil Liberties. Structured in a clear and logical way following the parts of the Act, it provides an up-to-date and informative guide, making it an essential purchase for practitioners and organisations working in a number of legal areas.

Readership: Primary: Solicitors and barristers specialising in asylum and immigration law; data protection and freedom of information; privacy; criminal; human rights; and civil liberties. Secondary; Public service workers; the police; the NHS; the Passport Service; immigration officials; benefit workers; students studying constitutional law.

1: Introduction

2: National Identity Systems in other Countries

3: Overview of the Identity Cards Act 2006

4: The Identity Card

5: Registration

6: Maintenance of the Register

7: Identity Checks

8: Access to the Register and Disclosure

9: Criminal Offences

10: Civil Penalties

11: Oversight of the National ID Scheme

12: Remedies

APPENDIX 1 - Identity Cards Act 2006

APPENDIX 2 - Parliamentary Progress Timetable

APPENDIX 3 - The Identity Cards Act 2006 draft Code of Practice on Civil Penalties Code of Practice issued in accordance with section 36 of the Identity Cards Act

John Wadham, Deputy Chair, Independent Police Complaints Commission, Caoilfhionn Gallagher, Barrister, Doughty Street Chambers, and Nicole Chrolavicius, Canadian human rights barrister and solicitor, currently Advice and Information Project Manager at Liberty