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Written question asked by Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 June 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 July 2021. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 June 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.


British Nationality: Children

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the High Court judgment in ST & VW v Secretary of State for the Home Department on 29 April, what steps they are taking regarding the application of section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009; and in particular how the judgment will affect the application of the No Recourse to Public Funds condition.

Answer

In the judgment in the case of ST & VW v Secretary of State the Secretary of State for the Home Department was successful in five out of the six challenges brought against the No Recourse to Public Funds policy.

We are currently reflecting on the judgment relating to Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 and the nature of any amendments required to the Immigration Rules and guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1353
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Children British nationality Fees and charges Migrants
Legislation
Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009
Link
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