Proposed mandatory biometric ID cards may end up being voluntary

RealConspiracyTheories.com previously covered the news about how the UK is planning mandatory biometric identity cards, with a punishment of a £2,500 (US $4,350) fine for not registering.

The Guardian reports that the battle is not over yet:

The government suffered another defeat on its controversial ID cards bill tonight when peers voted by a sizeable majority in the Lords to ensure the planned identity cards were voluntary.

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