Webinar Replay: Securing British citizenship for children

In this webinar we explore the various ways in which children can register as British citizens when British citizenship has not been automatically acquired at birth. Our focus is on understanding the key provisions of the British Nationality Act 1981 which contains the law for children to be registered as British.

Packed with case studies and examples, we cover:

• how to identify when a child born in the UK is not British
• an overview of the key routes to registration of children as British citizens
• getting the evidence right to avoid delays and refusals
• parental consent and how to handle situations where one parent is estranged or absent
• application fees and fee waivers for families who are unable to afford the cost of an application
• remedies in case of a refusal

Join us for a broad introduction to registration applications and top tips from our expert presenter.

Presenters

Diana Baxter. Diana is a partner at Wesley Gryk Solicitors LLP and ranked as a leading immigration lawyer by Chambers UK and the Legal 500. Her practice covers a wide range of immigration, nationality and asylum law, with particular emphasis on complex nationality work and applications for children.

Audience

Level: introductory

This webinar is aimed at legal representatives relatively new to advising and preparing registration applications for children, and for those who need a refresher.

It will also be beneficial for other professionals working with migrant children who, while not providing regulated legal advice, want a better understanding about the options available for children in their care. This may include local authority employees, social workers and other charity staff.