The Identity Cards Act 2006 (Entitlement to be Registered) Regulations 2009
Section 2(2) of the Identity Cards Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”) makes provision in respect of who is entitled to be entered on the National Identity Register. Section 2(2)(b) provides a power for the Secretary of State to prescribe a description of individuals who have resided in or are proposing to enter the United Kingdom who will also be entitled to be registered.