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Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill

A Bill to make provision for and in connection with the removal of general restrictions as to nationality which apply to persons employed or holding office in any civil capacity under the Crown; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: Report stage (Commons)

The story so farThe Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 26 January 2009 by Mr Andrew Dismore (Labour). It is now at report stage in the House of Commons. Report stage gives the whole chamber a chance to make further amendments before the final third reading vote.

What the bill does

The Bill would remove nationality restrictions from employment in the civil service. These restrictions date back to section 3 of the Act of Settlement 1701. The provisions would open up all employment under the Crown to all nationalities, subject to certain positions selected by Ministers which would require restrictions. The Bill does not deal with work permits and does not affect requirements for non-UK nationals to obtain leave to work in the UK.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 26 Jan 2009
  2. 2nd reading Commons 12 Jun to 26 Jun 2009
  3. Committee stage Commons 15 Jul 2009
  4. Report stage Commons 16 Oct 2009

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 9 Nov 2009.