Officials are failing to carry out background checks on people applying for British citizenship

The transcript discusses a report highlighting issues with the Home Office's handling of British citizenship applications, where inadequate character checks allowed criminals to gain citizenship. Political figures blame previous governments for these issues, while current officials promise reforms. The report calls for accountability and stricter measures to prevent such oversights in the future.

What issue is highlighted regarding the character checks for British citizenship applicants?

• All applicants were rejected.

• Applicants were thoroughly vetted.

• No checks were carried out on applicants' good character.

• Only applicants with criminal records were approved.

What was a significant oversight in the citizenship application process?

• Applicants were required to have a job.

• Criminal records in the country of nationality were not checked.

• All applications were processed within a week.

• Applicants had to pass a language test.

What did one applicant admit to before being granted British citizenship?

• They had stabbed someone to death.

• They had won a prestigious award.

• They had no criminal record.

• They had donated to charity.

What action is being taken to address past immigration decisions?

• Ignoring past immigration issues.

• Granting citizenship to all applicants.

• Introducing a new requirement for a 10-year ban on citizenship for rule flouters.

• Reducing the citizenship application fee.

Who is being called upon to take responsibility for the issues highlighted in the report?

• The European Union.

• The United Nations.

• Theresa May and the Home Office.

• The previous Labour government.