Will digital ID cards stop illegal working?
Summary
The UK government is proposing a digital ID system to help prevent illegal working by verifying people's identities and their right to work. The digital ID will store information like name, date of birth, and residency status, and will be mandatory by 2028. The scheme aims to curb the use of fake documents and improve identity checks, although its complete effectiveness is still under discussion.Key Facts
- The UK proposes a digital ID system to prevent illegal working.
- The system will verify identity and right to work using smartphones.
- Information like name, date of birth, and residency status will be included.
- Digital ID will be free for users.
- The scheme will be compulsory by the end of the current parliament, likely in 2028.
- Current penalties for illegal hiring include a £60,000 fine per employee.
- The government claims the ID will simplify access to services like driving licenses.
- The digital ID scheme aims to reduce fake document use in the labor market.
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