A Bill to allow persons descended from individuals born in the British Indian Ocean Territory to register as British overseas territories citizens; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
22 March 2019
The Bill would create a route for people descended from anyone born in the British Indian Ocean Territory to register as British Overseas Territories Citizens. It sets out who can qualify and how to register, with related provisions to support these changes. The aim is to give eligible BIOT-descendants a clear path to BOTC status under UK nationality rules.
The Bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage, then report stage and third reading before going to the Lords.
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