Tag: Resources for lawyers
Resources for lawyers and legal professionals
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Discretionary Citizenship: A guide children, young people and families
Not all children born in the UK automatically have British citizenship from birth. But lots of children living in the UK are eligible to become British citizens. The Home Office can grant British citizenship on a discretionary basis where a child has strong ties to the UK.
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British Citizenship for Children: A Guide
Having British citizenship means that the UK is your home, and you have the right to live, work and belong here. This guide provides an overview of routes to British citizenship.
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Support for children in need under Section 17: Local Authority obligations after BCD vs BCT
BCD vs BCT (January 2023) confirmed that local authorities must provide Section 17 support at a welfare standard for families of children in need where the parent or carer is lawfully in the UK
