It's shameful change. I've been in the UK for 18 years as a Stateless person and finally got leave to remain. So the new changes mean I'll stay without any nationality forever..it's disgusting
Thank you for your insightful analysis and clear explanation of potential breaches of the Refugee Convention.
Furthermore, from what I’ve been learning, 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 [emphasis added] even if that Convention were incorporated into UK law, as the ECHR is through the HRA 1998, and/or even if an international court existed to rule on the that, parliamentary sovereignty would still present significant challenges.
As discussed in the article below on Sir Brian Leveson's views regarding the ECHR, UK judges must consider rulings from Strasbourg but are not automatically bound by them.
In cases of conflict between UK statutes and international obligations, judges would interpret the law based on Parliament’s intent.
I’ve added the link to an article discussing Sir Brian Leveson’s views on how the ECHR is applied in UK courts, which is relevant to understanding the potential challenges refugees would face even if the Refugee Convention were incorporated into domestic law and there was an international court to rule on the matter.
I am applying this week as I just heard about this change. I got my ILR in 2019 and applied . I was refused citizenship because it wasn't 10 years. Now I it 12 years and I have the money, they change the law. I am confident there will be a discretion for my case.
I will update you. I submitted my application yesterday and in the process of uploading my documents and book appointment for biometric. There must be a room for discretion.
Thank you john, you should have included a covering letter explaining your situation as well, fingers crossed 🤞🏽hopefully you'll be granted citizenship. Ive got an appointment with my local MP on Thursday, let's see what they advise.
I cannot overstate how disgusted I am by this proposal. In the longer term, when the sea level rises and this country's coastline is over-run by sea water, and the water continues to rise and rise...... then the UK's population will become refugees, needing somewhere else to live, and then, then, being pushed back, refused, treated with malevolence won't seem so unexpected.
First of all, nothing is permanent on this earth. Second, while this change hurts many, it might serve a deeper purpose. Often, what comes easily isn't valued as much. And third, let’s not assume the government acted blindly—they may have a broader plan. Instead of panicking, let’s stay hopeful that even tough changes can lead to better outcomes.
I, (name), swear by Almighty God that, on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, his Heirs and Successors, according to law.
we will live in United Kingdom and Great Britain but unfortunately we can’t promise officially those words
But still we will promise to our god not in naturalisation day because home office make unfair rules
I am the person lost my whole family and I have nothing left I am the person stateless live in Uk since 2006 in May 2025 I have to apply my citizenship now home office change law.might is right.well when we get our settlement visa that time home office told 10 years now home office changed law it’s very unfair who are waiting last 10 years for citizenship.those people who are waiting for citizenship thy are not supposed to be under this unfair law.thy can change anything but not this way coz we are not got our settlement in 2025 we got 10/15 years ago. Citizenship means I love my king but unfortunately home office band us.we can’t officially say in this word.but still we live here still we love our
King and we will promise with god. Not in council house
I am British and my partner entered illegally but is now on the 10 year route which we have very nearly completed, he is of good character and pays high taxes. We have 1 child British child together, does that mean he won’t be able to get a British passport after all?
I'm in the same situation. And from what I can glean from all the information yes our partners will be affected by this ruling. It's made me so upset. We've been on this journey for 12 years and have spent in excess of £30000 to get to the final hurdle which is now insurmountable.
What about those who overstayed and later got their ILR. I got mine in 2005 under Human rights and having a child born and qualified after 8 years residency.
I never had a biometric and plan to apply for citizenship. Got 2 automatically British children after getting permanent residency.
It's shameful change. I've been in the UK for 18 years as a Stateless person and finally got leave to remain. So the new changes mean I'll stay without any nationality forever..it's disgusting
Thank you for your insightful analysis and clear explanation of potential breaches of the Refugee Convention.
Furthermore, from what I’ve been learning, 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 [emphasis added] even if that Convention were incorporated into UK law, as the ECHR is through the HRA 1998, and/or even if an international court existed to rule on the that, parliamentary sovereignty would still present significant challenges.
As discussed in the article below on Sir Brian Leveson's views regarding the ECHR, UK judges must consider rulings from Strasbourg but are not automatically bound by them.
In cases of conflict between UK statutes and international obligations, judges would interpret the law based on Parliament’s intent.
I’ve added the link to an article discussing Sir Brian Leveson’s views on how the ECHR is applied in UK courts, which is relevant to understanding the potential challenges refugees would face even if the Refugee Convention were incorporated into domestic law and there was an international court to rule on the matter.
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2015/may/24/british-courts-echr-leveson
Still I am shocked. I hope the government reconcider its new role for refugee, otherwise there will be protests on the street.
I’m still withing I applied on the 11 feb 2025
This is not good I applaud my application 11 feb 2025
Now jus her this rubbish
Can you please update us with your application. Im applying on 25th February. Been here for almost 16 years got ILR in 2024.
I am applying this week as I just heard about this change. I got my ILR in 2019 and applied . I was refused citizenship because it wasn't 10 years. Now I it 12 years and I have the money, they change the law. I am confident there will be a discretion for my case.
I wish you luck and success. Please update us.
Are you gonna risk it and apply !?
I will update you. I submitted my application yesterday and in the process of uploading my documents and book appointment for biometric. There must be a room for discretion.
Thank you john, you should have included a covering letter explaining your situation as well, fingers crossed 🤞🏽hopefully you'll be granted citizenship. Ive got an appointment with my local MP on Thursday, let's see what they advise.
I cannot overstate how disgusted I am by this proposal. In the longer term, when the sea level rises and this country's coastline is over-run by sea water, and the water continues to rise and rise...... then the UK's population will become refugees, needing somewhere else to live, and then, then, being pushed back, refused, treated with malevolence won't seem so unexpected.
First of all, nothing is permanent on this earth. Second, while this change hurts many, it might serve a deeper purpose. Often, what comes easily isn't valued as much. And third, let’s not assume the government acted blindly—they may have a broader plan. Instead of panicking, let’s stay hopeful that even tough changes can lead to better outcomes.
Yes I’m going do it because I been her in the uk for 17 years
We. I com her I was 14 years old
Citizenship means you have to do this promise
Oath of allegiance
I, (name), swear by Almighty God that, on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles III, his Heirs and Successors, according to law.
we will live in United Kingdom and Great Britain but unfortunately we can’t promise officially those words
But still we will promise to our god not in naturalisation day because home office make unfair rules
I am the person lost my whole family and I have nothing left I am the person stateless live in Uk since 2006 in May 2025 I have to apply my citizenship now home office change law.might is right.well when we get our settlement visa that time home office told 10 years now home office changed law it’s very unfair who are waiting last 10 years for citizenship.those people who are waiting for citizenship thy are not supposed to be under this unfair law.thy can change anything but not this way coz we are not got our settlement in 2025 we got 10/15 years ago. Citizenship means I love my king but unfortunately home office band us.we can’t officially say in this word.but still we live here still we love our
King and we will promise with god. Not in council house
I am British and my partner entered illegally but is now on the 10 year route which we have very nearly completed, he is of good character and pays high taxes. We have 1 child British child together, does that mean he won’t be able to get a British passport after all?
I'm in the same situation. And from what I can glean from all the information yes our partners will be affected by this ruling. It's made me so upset. We've been on this journey for 12 years and have spent in excess of £30000 to get to the final hurdle which is now insurmountable.
What about those who overstayed and later got their ILR. I got mine in 2005 under Human rights and having a child born and qualified after 8 years residency.
I never had a biometric and plan to apply for citizenship. Got 2 automatically British children after getting permanent residency.