Legislative Scrutiny: Nationality and Borders Bill (Part 1) – Nationality Contents

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Contents

Summary

1 Introduction

2 Changes to correct historical discrimination in British nationality law

Addressing historical discrimination in British nationality law

Drafting for equal treatment (clause 1)

Acting in the best interests of people lacking full capacity (clause 7)

Guidance concerning discretion (clause 7)

3 Fees

4 The good character requirement

The good character requirement

The good character requirement in Part 1 of the NBB

5 Changes making it more difficult for stateless children to acquire British nationality (clause 9)

Children born in the UK who are stateless

Human rights implications of clause

Amendments

Conclusions and recommendations

Declaration of interests

Formal minutes

Written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament