UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 3558
British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024
[As Introduced]
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This Act allows Irish citizens to apply for British nationality while keeping their Irish citizenship at the same time. Normally, becoming British requires giving up other nationalities, but this law makes an exception specifically for Irish citizens, recognizing the unique relationship between the two countries.
Presented by Gavin Robinson
supported by Lord Hay of Ballyore.
supported by Lord Hay of Ballyore.
✓ Passed into lawHybridLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber
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The people's count16 votes
0% Aye · 0100% No · 16
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.
Bill passage
Commons
- 1st reading6 Dec 2023
- 2nd reading26 Jan 2024
- Committee stage17 Apr 2024
- 3rd reading26 Apr 2024
Lords
- 1st reading29 Apr 2024
- 2nd reading17 May 2024
- 3rd reading24 May 2024
Royal Assent24 May 2024