The Identity Documents Act 2010 Flashcards
Identity Documents Act 2010
s. 4
Possession of False Identity Documents, etc. with improper intention
Indictable only - 10yrs/fine
With improper intention, (a) false identity document (knows or believes) (b) improperly obtained identity document (knows or believes) (c) identity document relating to someone else.
Improper intention - using or allowing to be used by another
Identity Documents Act 2010
s. 5
Apparatus designed or adapted for the making of false identity Documents, etc.
Indictable only - 10yrs/fine
Prohibited intention to make or have in their possession any apparatus which to their knowledge has been specially designed or adapted for the making of false id Documents, or any article or material which to their knowledge has been specially designed or adapted to be used in the making of such documents.
Prohibited intention = make a false id document and that the document will be used by somebody for establishing, ascertaining or verifying personal information
Identity Documents Act 2010
s. 6
Possession of false identity Documents, etc. Without reasonable excuse.
Either way - 2yrs/fine - 6mnths/fine
To have in possession -
Any false document
Document improperly obtained
Relating to someone else
Any apparatus which to their knowledge has been specially designed or adapted for the making of false id documents
Any article or material which to their knowledge has been specially designed or adapted to be used in the making of such documents.
Identity Documents Act 2010
S.7
Meaning of identity document
Immigration document
UK Passport
Identity Documents Act 2010
S. 8
Meaning of Personal Information
Full name, other previous names
Gender, DOB, identifying external characteristics, Addresses, Residential status.
Identity Documents Act 2010
S.9
Other definitions
Apparatus - any equipment or machinery or device or wire or cable.
England, Wales and NI - ID Documents is false if it’s false with regards to the forgery and counterfeiting Act 1981.
Improperly obtained - false info provided in/in connection with the application or its modification.
