Citizenship & UK Rights
This section provides information about British citizenship and your rights. It explains whether you are a British citizen, how you can apply for citizenship, and how you can give up your citizenship.
Your Rights in the UK
The Bournemouth-Poole conurbation is renowned for being one of the most welcoming places to live and work in, with diverse groups ranging from ethnic/BME and international students, to retired and LGBT, all contributing in different ways to its distinctive inclusive character.
Although hate (1) related incidents and crime are relatively low, Bournemouth and Poole councils and their partnering organisations such as the Dorset Race Equality Council, and Dorset Police treat any such incident seriously. Should you experience such an incident the following information is provided for your guidance.
Reporting Hate Crime
Hate crimes are any crimes that are targeted at a person because of hostility or prejudice towards that person’s:
- disability
- race or ethnicity
- religion or belief
- sexual orientation
- transgender identity
This can be committed against a person or property. A victim does not have to be a member of the group at which the hostility is targeted. In fact, anyone could be a victim of a hate crime.
Reporting Hate Crime in Bournemouth
Please click on the right hand links to find out more about your rights in the UK.
The UK Border Agency informs you about British citizenship and other forms of British nationality. It explains whether you are a British citizen, how you can apply for British citizenship and other forms of British nationality, and how you can give up your citizenship
Everyone over 18 applying for British citizenship needs to attend a Citizenship Ceremony as part of his/her application process.
Citizenship information for Borough of Poole
Citizenship information for Bournemouth Borough Council
Migrant Forum
Communicate with other migrants moving to or who have already moved to the UK.
(1) A Hate Incident is 'any incident, which may or may not constitute a criminal offence, which is perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate.' A Hate Crime is 'any hate incident, which constitutes a criminal offence, perceived by the victim or any other person, as being motivated by prejudice or hate.'
