Identity Cards Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Overview of the Structure

14.The Act contains 44 Sections and two Schedules and deals with twelve main topics –

  • Registration

  • ID cards

  • Maintaining accuracy of Register etc.

  • Provision of information from Register for verification purposes etc.

  • Required identity checks

  • Other purposes for which registered information can be provided

  • Supervision of operation of Act

  • Offences

  • Civil penalties

  • Fees and charges

  • Provisions relating to passports

  • Supplemental

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