Citizenship test moves forward as government submits immigration-tightening proposals

The government has proposed immigration-tightening measures, including a stricter citizenship test, which may introduce vulnerabilities in identity verification systems. These changes could disproportionately affect migrant communities, refugees, and asylum seekers relying on digital or bureaucratic processes for citizenship applications. Immediate audits of verification systems are advised to prevent exclusion or misuse of sensitive personal data.

The government has submitted a series of immigration-related measures to Parliament, including a citizenship test.