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15-Year-Old British Girl Stranded in Rome for Six Weeks Due to Passport Rules

16 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

A 15-year-old British girl has been stranded in Rome for six weeks due to new Home Office rules requiring dual nationals to possess a British passport for re-entry into the UK. This situation has caused her to miss significant school time after a visit to her grandmother in Italy.
She is among several children affected by this policy change implemented by the Labour government in February.
The new rule was introduced as part of broader immigration reforms by the Labour government, aiming to tighten border controls. However, it has faced backlash as it disproportionately affects children and families who may hold dual nationality, complicating their travel and re-entry to the UK.
The case of the stranded British girl highlights the unintended consequences of the new passport regulations for dual nationals. While the government's intention may be to streamline immigration processes, the impact on young individuals and their education raises critical questions about the balance between securit…

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