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High Court Considers Discretionary Registration of Children as British Citizens
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

In This Article Introduction Discretionary Powers Under Section 3(1) of the BNA 1981 Recent High Court Case: R (OBN) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department High Court’s Findings on Registration of Children...

 as British Citizens Analysis Contact our Immigration Barristers Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Additional Resources 1. Introduction Understanding Section 3(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981...

Updated Guidance on Registration of Children as British Citizens by Discretion
By Richmond Chambers -

Section 3(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981 (‘the Act’) states that:  ‘If while a person is a minor an application is made for his registration as a British citizen, the Secretary of State may, if...

 he thinks fit, cause him to be registered as such a citizen.’  This is known as registration by discretion. The factors guiding the exercise of discretion are set out in the Home Office policy guidance. This...

Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship? (Part 2)
By Richmond Chambers -

In the last blog post entitled ‘Is Your Child Eligible for British Citizenship?’ we explored whether a child born in the UK can qualify as a British citizen and the routes available to register a child as...

 a British citizen. In this post we will explore whether a child born outside the UK can qualify as a British citizen and the routes available. There are a number of provisions in the British Nationality...

Campaigners call for a judicial review of £1,000+ child citizenship fees
By Richmond Chambers -

In the midst of more Brexit based confusion, the Home Office is facing a challenge in the courts over the level of fees it charges children to register as a British citizen. Critics of the current charges of...

 more than £1,000 per child, accuse the Home Office of putting a desire to make profit above their ethical responsibilities, and destroying the futures of often vulnerable children. Thousands of children...

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