His successor , Charles Clarke , said that ID cards " can not stop attacks " , in the aftermath of the 7 July 2005 London bombings , and added that he doubted it would have prevented the atrocities . However , he felt that on the balance between protecting civil liberties and preventing crime , ID cards would help rather than hinder
7 July 2005 London bombings
7 July 2005 London bombings
Identity Cards Act 2006