Immigrants judged unpatriotic will be denied UK citizenship
London (PTI): Britain plans to tighten the criteria for granting citizenship and any immigrant judged unpatriotic will be denied the right under a new system.
Foreigners will have to earn points to become British citizens, according to the new plan to be introduced by the Home Office.
Applicants with "unBritish" behaviour or accused of unpatriotic acts like protesting against British troops, will be denied citizenship. Immigrants will be denied passports if they have a history of anti-social behaviour, even if they have never been convicted.
Under the new rule, ten years of stay in the country will be a prerequisite for a person to get British passport, instead of the present five-year stay.
A separate system was introduced last year under which immigrants have to earn points - based on skills and qualifications - to be allowed to stay here.
A Home Office source said: "Points could be deducted for those who fail to integrate into British life. This would be anti-social behaviour. It could also cover unpatriotic behaviour such as protesting against British troops.
"Basically, act like a yob and you won't get through to the probationary citizenship stage."
Immigration Minsiter Phil Woolas will outline details of how immigrants will be expected to "earn" a British passport by accumulating points for voluntary work, speaking English, paying taxes or having useful skills.
London (PTI): Britain plans to tighten the criteria for granting citizenship and any immigrant judged unpatriotic will be denied the right under a new system.
Foreigners will have to earn points to become British citizens, according to the new plan to be introduced by the Home Office.
Applicants with "unBritish" behaviour or accused of unpatriotic acts like protesting against British troops, will be denied citizenship. Immigrants will be denied passports if they have a history of anti-social behaviour, even if they have never been convicted.
Under the new rule, ten years of stay in the country will be a prerequisite for a person to get British passport, instead of the present five-year stay.
A separate system was introduced last year under which immigrants have to earn points - based on skills and qualifications - to be allowed to stay here.
A Home Office source said: "Points could be deducted for those who fail to integrate into British life. This would be anti-social behaviour. It could also cover unpatriotic behaviour such as protesting against British troops.
"Basically, act like a yob and you won't get through to the probationary citizenship stage."
Immigration Minsiter Phil Woolas will outline details of how immigrants will be expected to "earn" a British passport by accumulating points for voluntary work, speaking English, paying taxes or having useful skills.
