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Active and empowered citizens can participate in decision-making, claim rights and hold institutions to account
Looks at the extent to which the citizen can be brought into the process of regulation.
A collection of application forms for British nationality and to obtain evidence to the right of abode in the UK.
This form is for those who wish to become British citizens and would have automatically been, or been able to become, British citizens but for factors beyond their control.
National Citizen Service (NCS) gives young people the chance to learn new skills and get involved in their communities. NCS brings young people…
Application form ID1 to prove your identity when lodging an application to HM Land Registry.
Form to register as a British overseas territories citizen after giving up (renouncing) citizenship: form RS2.
Becoming a citizen, Life in the UK test and getting a passport
Form to register a child under 18 as a British overseas territories citizen: form MN2.
Apply by post to register as a British citizen if you were born before 1983 to a British mother.
ELLA is the Evidence and Lessons from Latin America programme
When you need to attend a citizenship ceremony - how to book, how much it costs, what happens during the ceremony.
Apply for citizenship as a direct descendant of a citizen of the UK and Colonies who was born in the British Indian Ocean Territory.
How to provide evidence that you're a family member of an EEA or Swiss citizen or person of Northern Ireland.
If you're 16 or 17 years old, you can take part in the National Citizen Service
You have the right to stop industrial action if it's unlawful and you're not someone representing a company
Register a child under 18 as a British citizen if you live in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory or if you live elsewhere and want to apply by post.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Pakistan, including guidance on residency, healthcare and property.
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