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AIBU to think that Digital ID will not stop illegal immigration, and nor is it a good idea?

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Westfacing · 25/09/2025 16:08

How will this prevent boat crossings?

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IdaGlossop · 25/09/2025 16:18

It's not a solution in itself, but it will help as people coming into the UK will find it much harder to 'disappear' and work in the black market. They will also need to produce it when using some services eg the NHS. It will therefore act as a disincentive to people choosing the UK. It is a good idea for everyone, and will bring the UK in line with most countries in Europe, giving government the data it needs to get a better grip on the costs for and take-up of government services.

Why don't you think it's a good idea, OP?

OddBoots · 25/09/2025 16:17

I'm not sure but I have seen on many threads people saying that one of the reasons people risk coming over here in small boats is because France requires people to have ID.

BettysRoasties · 25/09/2025 16:15

It would helpfully help weed out more of the underground workers who don’t have the right to work. Things that make stuff like that harder do tend to deter at least some.

Many places have some type of ID system.

I don’t have a big issue with it but maybe I’m just not tin foil hat enough.

BallerinaRadio · 25/09/2025 16:14

There's more to life than boat crossings fyi

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Westfacing · 25/09/2025 16:13

Well it's a big fat NO from me!

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Westfacing · 25/09/2025 16:11

It might be a way of tracking people but it won't stop them coming in the first place.

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MidnightPatrol · 25/09/2025 16:09

It’s a way of tracking who is in the country.

Life will be difficult if you can’t prove who you are at various points.

Is the idea, I suppose.