Reflections on the Academic Policy Analysis Process and the UK Identity Cards Scheme |
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| Authors: | Edgar A Whitley Ian R Hosein Ian O Angell Simon Davies |
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a Information Systems Group, Department of Management, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom |
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| Abstract: | There is an increasing rhetoric from politicians for universities to become more involved in policy analysis and policy research. In this article, we reflect on our experiences of the analysis we conducted into the legislation to introduce biometric identity cards in the United Kingdom. We highlight how our work had direct consequences for the ongoing policy deliberation around this controversial piece of legislation. In particular, we highlight our role in the debate surrounding the government's figures for identity fraud and the concerns about the likely cost of the scheme to the government and taxpayer. We end the article by discussing some of the practical realities of such a foray into real politik. |
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| Keywords: | academic integrity identity cards identity fraud interventions policy analysis |
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