Children & Nationality - Simplifying the Complexities

Introduction

Given the complexities of British nationality, this webinar will unravel the provisions around nationality and look at the best routes for children who do not automatically acquire British citizenship and how they can register as British citizens.

Presented by Samina Iqbal of Goldsmith Chambers, this webinar will examine the statutory requirements under the British National Act 1981 and discuss how best to utilise Home Office guidance on registration to navigate the application process successfully.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Analysing relevant nationality provisions and guidance, including the ‘good character’ requirement for children
• Tips on the preparation of evidence and the conduct of applications so as to avoid applications being refused
• A detailed analysis of the relevant case-law, including that concerning potentially stateless children
• The latest for children of EEA nationals following the latest case of R (on the application of Roehrig) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 31 (Admin)
• The impact of The British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) Act 2023

This pre-recorded webinar will be streamed at 12:30pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 and will remain available to view by delegates who have registered by then for 90 days.