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New Law Tightens Citizenship Rights Amid Appeals

10/30/2025

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The Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025 takes effect October 27, 2025, and tightens restoration of citizenship during ongoing appeals.
The Act reverses the prior allowance for restoration while appeals proceed.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized that the law enhances national safety.
Maya Foa of Reprieve warns the measure expands unchecked powers that could be misused by future administrations.
The act also prevents renunciation of other nationalities to avoid statelessness during proceedings.

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The Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025 takes effect October 27, 2025, and tightens restoration of citizenship during ongoing appeals.
The Act reverses the prior allowance for restoration while appeals proceed.
Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized that the law enhances national safety.
Maya Foa of Reprieve warns the measure expands unchecked powers that could be misused by future administrations.
The act also prevents renunciation of other nationalities to avoid statelessness during proceedings.