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> only achievable by introducing a National ID card That's about to be required for elections, and it's already a requirement for resident non-citizens[0]. Th
by dane-pgp 4y ago
> only achievable by introducing a National ID card
That's about to be required for elections, and it's already a requirement for resident non-citizens[0].
The system might be a little more complicated for people just visiting the UK on a holiday/business trip, but I wouldn't be surprised if they had to enrol their devices as part of the "pre-screening" process that will tie into the new facial recognition database.[1]
[0] https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits https://www.gov.uk/biometric-residence-permits
[1] https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2022/07/21/uk-to-trial-contactless-borders-using-facial-recognition-technology/ https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2022/07/21/uk-...