Research Briefing
Countersigning and refereeing British passport applications
Constituents frequently ask about countersigning and refereeing British passport applications.
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Research Briefing
Deprivation of British citizenship and withdrawal of passports
In the 21st century there has been a revived use of government powers to deprive people of their British citizenship and withhold UK passports, particularly as a counter-terrorism measure.
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Research Briefing
NHS staff from overseas: statistics
Around one in five NHS staff in England report a nationality other than British. This briefing has statistics on the nationality of NHS staff for doctors, nurses and other groups, figures on EU nationals, and changes since the Brexit vote.
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Research Briefing
Home fee status for students from Hong Kong
This briefing explains whether British National (Overseas) visa holders are eligible for home fee status and student finance in the UK.
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Research Briefing
Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill 2024-25
A short bill proposing that a successful appeal against removal of British citizenship would no longer restore the person's citizenship immediately.
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Debate Pack
Windrush Day 2025
A general debate on Windrush Day is scheduled to take place in the House of Commons Chamber on 16 June 2025.
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Research Briefing
Immigration white papers, 1965-2025
A short history of UK immigration, asylum and citizenship policy through the lens of government white papers.
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Research Briefing
The government’s response to the Windrush scandal
Redress schemes offering immigration/citizenship documents and financial compensation to victims of the Windrush scandal have been running for several years.
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Research Briefing
The immigration rules
The criteria for permission to enter or remain in the UK, and conditions attached, are specified in the immigration rules rather than legislation. Parliament has a limited role in overseeing changes to the rules.
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Research Briefing
British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill 2023-24
A Private Member's Bill to make it easier for Irish residents to get British citizenship now has Government support.
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Debate Pack
Debate on the impact of immigration on population growth
A Westminster Hall debate on the Impact of immigration on population growth is scheduled for Tuesday 27 June 2023 from 4:30 to 5:30pm. The debate will be led by Sir John Hayes MP.
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Research Briefing
British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Bill 2022-23
The British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Bill would retroactively change nationality law to ensure that people born in the UK to EU citizens between 1983 and 2000 have British citizenship.
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Debate Pack
Debate on an e-petition relating to immigration fees for healthcare workers
There will be a debate on e-petition 604472 concerning immigration fees for healthcare workers in Westminster Hall. This debate will take place on 30 January 2023 at 16:30 and will be led by Tonia Antoniazzi MP.
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Insight
A century since Irish independence
What is the background to Irish independence and how did it impact the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
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Debate Pack
Visas for international doctors
There will be a debate on Visas for international doctors in Westminster Hall on 2 November 2022 at 14:30. This debate will be led by Matt Warman MP.
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