Remove the rule denying citizenship to those who entered the UK illegally
The new Home Office rule unfairly denies British citizenship to people who entered the UK illegally, even if they have lived here for years and meet all other requirements. We urge the government to remove this restriction and allow fair access to citizenship based on existing eligibility criteria
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 18/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 18/100,000
- 13 MAY 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Reverse guidance stopping refugees gaining citizenship https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/717817
- 18 FEB 2025Petition created
Background
This rule unfairly punishes people who have built lives in the UK and meet all other citizenship requirements. Many have contributed to society and deserve a fair chance to become British citizens. The government should remove this restriction and ensure a just immigration system