British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024

Summary

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.

A vote to support means

—Supporting this Act means making it easier for Irish citizens to become British citizens if they want to. Supporters believe it strengthens the relationship between the UK and Ireland, and gives Irish people more freedom to choose their nationality without losing their Irish citizenship.

A vote to oppose means

—Some people worry this could blur the distinction between British and Irish nationality, or cost money to administer. Others might argue it's unnecessary since Irish citizens already have special rights in the UK compared to other foreign nationals.

Cast Your Vote

People's Vote1 votes

0% Support · 0100% Oppose · 1

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

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