Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act 2014


make provision in connection with applications for naturalisation as a British citizen made by members or former members of the armed forces.

Private Members' Bill (Ballot Bill)

What is this Bill?

The Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act 2014 was a Ballot Bill tabled by Jonathan Lord that became an Act of Parliament.

Is this Bill currently before Parliament?

No. This Bill was introduced on 19 June 2013 and became an Act of Parliament on 13 March 2014.

Whose idea is this Bill?

As a Private Members' Bill, this Bill represents the individual initiative of an MP (Jonathan Lord), not the Government.

How can I find out exactly what this Bill does?

The most straightforward information is contained in the initial Explanatory Notes for the Bill.

Would you like to know more?

See these Glossary articles for more information: Act of Parliament, Ballot Bill, Private Members Bill, Process of a Bill

Official Bill Page Initial Explanatory Notes Initial Briefing papers All Bill Debates

This bill has received Royal Assent and has become an Act of Parliament

Bill Progession through Parliament

Commons Completed
Lords Completed
Royal Assent

Latest Key documents

Bill Debate
13/03/2014
Act of Parliament
13/03/2014
Briefing paper
11/09/2013