By Isabella Reynard, Pupil Barrister, Richmond Chambers
The benefits of obtaining British citizenship can be extensive for many who have sought stability in a country they call home, having navigated the UK’s immigration system for years. The impact for children can be particularly far-reaching. It can allow a child to participate fully and more permanently in social spheres, including job opportunities, higher education, travel and voting.
This article explores the ways through which children can obtain British citizenship and how the landscape is changing.
Entitlement
The British Nationality Act 1981, contains a number of provisions through which children can register as British citizens. Several of these provisions allow for registration by entitlement. This is when a child is not autom...
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