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Legal Challenge Over UK Digital ID Policy Continues Following High Court Permission Decision
A legal challenge concerning the UK Government’s proposed digital identity framework is continuing following a High Court decision refusing permission for the claim to proceed at the initial paper stage.
The case, brought in the Administrative Court as R (Proctor) v Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, relates to the Government’s plans surrounding digital identity and right-to-work verification systems.
The High Court refused permission to proceed at the paper stage, primarily on the basis that the claim was considered “premature”, noting that the policy remains under consultation and has not yet been formally enacted.
Importantly, the Court did not determine the legality of the proposed digital...
