Jacqui Smith is a very dangerous person. The truth appears to evade anything she says.
However, it must be understood that the NID has nothing to do with security. It is purely about control. The Home Office officials in charge of implementing the Scheme have actually stated that it has nothing to do with Security, at meetings held with them.
Can I suggest that the ID issue be discussed in the existing thread to keep it concentrated and leave this one to security frustrations?
http://www.pprune.org/rumours-news/3...ongress-8.html
To add to the 'permission' debate...When transiting the Staff gates at work the security guards always ask politely if they want to do a pat down. I said no one day and was just told (politely) that I would not be allowed any further.
They must have your permission to physically search you.