Tuesday 29 March 2011

Citizenship: Should We Have Rules on Who Can Become a UK Citizen?


The government are proposing introducing stricter tests on who can become a UK citizen.

The current situation is explained below.  Study the guidelines and then respond to the questions that follow.

Home Office Guidelines

Questions

1.  What are the current rules if you wish to qualify as a British citizen?

2.  Which of these rules are sensible?  Explain your answer.

3.  Which rules are too strict?  Justify your answer.