While we have such things as the PASS scheme, these forms of ID are not generally recognised by businesses, due to the lack of awareness or training. I propose the Government introduce a government photo ID card for age verification purposes that has to be recognised by all businesses, by law.
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The PASS scheme that was introduced to combat age verification issues is not working; a lot of businesses are not recognising that PASS ID cards are a valid form of photo ID.
Relying on driving licenses and passports for this verification is not a suitable alternative, as some citizens cannot get either (some due to legal restrictions, others due to their cost).
It would be beneficial if we could have a Government photo ID card that all businesses must recognise legally, for proof of age.