The UK government has implemented new measures making it nearly impossible for refugees who arrive by illegal means, such as small boats or hidden in vehicles, to obtain British citizenship. New guidance, effective from February 2025, states that such individuals will usually be denied citizenship applications regardless of the time elapsed since their entry. This has sparked backlash from groups like the Refugee Council, who assert that these changes condemn refugees to a second-class status, and challenges from Labour MPs concerned about the implications for human rights.
The new citizenship rules for refugees make it almost impossible for those who arrive illegally, particularly by boat, to gain British citizenship.
The Refugee Council criticized the changes, stating they would ensure refugees remain second-class citizens, lacking the dignity and recognition they deserve.
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