Explanatory Notes

Identity Cards Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 15

30 March 2006

Commentary on Sections

Offences

Section 26: Identity documents for the purposes of s. 25

155.Subsection (1) defines what is meant by an “identity document” for the purposes of this Act, and includes an ID card as well as other existing identity documents issued within or outside the UK. This list may be amended by order subject to an affirmative resolution procedure (subsections (4) and (5)).

156.Subsection (2) defines what is meant by an “immigration document” for the purposes of this Act.

157.Subsection (3) defines what is meant by a “UK driving licence for the purposes of this Act”.