Home Secretary announces plans for citizenship reforms
Tuesday, 2 October 2018 20:48
The Home Secretary proposed a series of reforms to British
citizenship today. The reforms include tougher English language
requirements for people applying for British citizenship and
proposals to reform the Life in the UK test to give greater
prominence to the British values and principles expected of those
wishing to call the UK their permanent home. A public consultation
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The Home Secretary proposed a series of reforms to British
citizenship today. The reforms include tougher English
language requirements for people applying for British
citizenship and proposals to reform the Life in the UK test
to give greater prominence to the British values and
principles expected of those wishing to call the UK their
permanent home.
A public consultation will be brought forward on the
Life in the UK test, which is the test an individual is
required to take as part of their application for
British citizenship or settlement in the UK, and
accompanying handbook. The proposals would ensure that
the test is more relevant to daily life and culture in
the UK.
In addition, the level of language proficiency expected
for adults seeking to naturalise as British citizens
will be raised.
He also outlined that powers to deprive individuals of
their British citizenship will be applied to
individuals convicted of the most serious criminal
offences, where it is in the public interest.
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