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Applications for British Citizenship – War Crimes Screening

19 November 2020

Proposing MP
Kevin Foster Con
Torbay
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Home Office
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

This statement addresses the implementation of stricter scrutiny for British citizenship applications from certain nationalities to screen for war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide.

Action Requested

The minister has made and updated arrangements under the Equality Act 2010 and Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 to subject applications from specified nationalities to rigorous scrutiny. The lists of countries are reviewed annually and will be updated as necessary.

Key Facts

  • The Equality (War Crimes etc.) Arrangements 2020 replace the 2013 arrangements.
  • The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) (War Crimes etc.) Arrangements 2020 also update previous arrangements made in 2013.
  • These arrangements will be reviewed annually and remain in force until revoked.
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