The UK Government has introduced stringent new measures that will prevent individuals who arrived in the country through “dangerous” methods, such as small boats or hiding in lorries, from ever obtaining British citizenship. The new guidance, which came into effect on Tuesday, has been met with widespread criticism from human rights groups who describe it as a “dark moment in British history.”
Under the new Home Office rules, those who have entered the UK illegally will face automatic rejection of their citizenship applications, regardless of how long they have lived in the country. The guidance also stipulates that individuals who applied before the new rules were implemented will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to determine if their immigration breach should be overlooked.
