Stephen Lennon, 30, from Luton, admitted possession of a false identity document with improper intention.

BBC: Stephen Lennon

The UK driving licence has taken on more importance as an identity document and, in addition to driving, can be used to take a domestic flight, open a bank account, prove age or gain credit.

BBC: Driving licence law change 'to halt illegal trade'

But after years as a slave and without any document to prove his identity to Georgian police, he stopped trying to escape.

BBC: Slave of the Caucasus

Audit requirements are satisfied by including with every electronic document a separate certificate of completion and a legally binding audit trail with the identity of the signer, a time stamp, and location information.

FORBES: eSignature Serves The Public Sector