Written question asked by Lord Anderson of Ipswich (Crossbench) on Monday, 20 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 May 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
British Nationality
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what use, if any, they have made of the power in section 66 of the Immigration Act 2014 to deprive naturalised citizens of their British citizenship when the consequence is to render them stateless; and what assessment they have made of the utility of that power.
- Answer
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The power to deprive an individual of British citizenship under section 40(4A) of the British Nationality Act 1981 has not been used since its introduction in July 2014.
Following the first statutory review of the power, which was published in April 2016, a further review will be undertaken within 12 months of the power first being used.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL16521
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- British nationality
- Legislation
- Immigration Act 2014
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