Public meeting, 19th May, to discuss ID cards

"Mistaken Identity" is the title of a meeting organised by Privacy International in association with Stand, Liberty, FIPR, The Register and The 1990 Trust. It will take place on Wednesday 19th May 2004, from 13.30 to 17.00. The venue is The Old Theatre, London School of Economics, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE.

This meeting will discuss the government's proposed ID cards and includes speakers from political parties, the police, various pressure groups and experts in security and biometrics. The Home Secretary, David Blunkett MP, has been invited too. Further details are at the website linked to above. Note that attendance is free. If you are concerned about ID cards or just want to see what the fuss is about, please do attend if you can. Unfortunately I can't but I am able to publicise it. To register for the event contact meeting@stand.org.uk.