Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 May 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 May 2016. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 May 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.

British Nationality

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 25 April (HL7517), what is the timescale for the forthcoming review of British nationality law; and whether that review, and subsequent changes to citizenship legislation, will include the position of those of British Overseas Territories descent born before 1 July 2006 whose unmarried fathers automatically gained full British citizenship under the British Overseas Territories Act 2002.

Answer: The review of citizenship will look at how citizenship should be obtained in the future, both within the UK and the overseas territories. The overseas territories will be consulted as part of that review, and will have the opportunity to provide their views on a number of citizenship matters. The date for this consultation has not been finalised and details will be published in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL8199
Session: 2015-16
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Subjects: British nationality British overseas territories
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