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Citizenship (Armed Forces)
Summary
This Act simplifies the process for people serving in the British armed forces to become British citizens. Rather than following the standard lengthy citizenship application, military personnel can gain citizenship more quickly as a reward for their service to the UK.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means making it easier for armed forces members to gain British citizenship. It recognizes the service and contribution of military personnel by streamlining the citizenship process, which can help recruit and retain talented soldiers, sailors, and airforce personnel from around the world.
A vote to oppose means
- —Some people might worry that easier citizenship for armed forces members could be seen as unfair compared to other people applying for citizenship. Others might have concerns about security checks or whether the military recruitment process is thorough enough before granting citizenship rights.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading19 Jun 2013
- 2nd reading13 Sept 2013
- Committee stage11 Dec 2013
- Report stage17 Jan 2014
- 3rd reading17 Jan 2014
Lords
- 1st reading20 Jan 2014
- 2nd reading7 Feb 2014
- 3rd reading4 Mar 2014
Royal Assent13 Mar 2014
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