This bill creates a new pathway for Irish citizens resident in the UK for 5 years to apply for British citizenship through registration, without needing to meet language and life knowledge requirements.
A Bill to make provision for Irish citizens who have been resident in the United Kingdom for five years to be entitled to British citizenship; and for connected purposes.
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Gavin Robinson, Lord Hay of Ballyore
Introduced: 2023-12-06
Royal Assent: 2024-05-24