The new laws are necessary because of a legal ruling in the High Court which said that children of such parents were not entitled to British passports. The government immediately confirmed that passports already issued to such children – incorrectly, according to the ruling - would continue to be recognised and, if required, renewed. The Home Office promised to consider the case of such children who had not yet been issued with a British passport, and put outstanding applications for passports on hold.
The proposed new laws are the outcome of that consideration.
Operative date
- To be announced
Recommendation
- Parents from the EEA should ensure they are aware of when and how they need to act to obtain British passports for their children.
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