Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill
A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the removal of general restrictions as to nationality which apply to persons employed or holding office in any civil capacity under the Crown; and for connected purposes
The Bill would remove nationality restrictions from employment in the civil service. These restrictions date back to section 3 of the Act of Settlement 1701. The provisions would open up all employment under the Crown to all nationalities, subject to certain positions selected by Ministers which would require restrictions. The Bill does not deal with work permits and does not affect requirements for non-UK nationals to obtain leave to work in the UK.
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Progress through Parliament4 stages recorded
Commons
1st reading
26 Jan 2009
Commons
2nd reading
12 Jun 2009
Commons
Committee stage
15 Jul 2009
Commons
Report stage
16 Oct 2009
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Report Stage Proceedings as at 16 October 2009
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Consideration of Bill as at 16 October 2009
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Public Bill Committee Proceedings as at 15 July 2009
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Bill as Amended in Public Bill Committee
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