ID cards rejected for the 5th time

I received a press release that the ID cards Bill has been rejected by the House of Lords for the 5th time. This time, it was by a majority of 28 (219-191). The main issue is whether ID cards should be linked to passport applications - the HL argue that this should be voluntary and not a compulsory measure. The Bill will now go back to the House of Commons.

Here are the links to:

• House of Lords Debate
• Spy Blog: Identity Cards Bill - before the HL rejected the Bill