Author: Qamer Jawed

In recent months, the UK government has intensified its push to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme, claiming it will help tackle the growing issue of undocumented immigration. However, not everyone is convinced by this narrative. Among the leading voices of opposition is Lionel Eddy the author of The Digital Agenda — an independent journalist and policy analyst from London who specializes in government policies and biometrics. Eddy warns that this policy is not about immigration control at all, but rather about establishing a powerful surveillance framework that threatens citizens’ privacy, autonomy, and civil liberties. The Government’s Proposal and Its…