Allow emergency travel documents for British children born to overseas surrogacy

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Allow emergency travel documents for British children born to overseas surrogacy

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Allow British children born overseas via surrogacy to return to the UK faster by issuing emergency travel documents, granting access to the fast track first passport service, or enabling a pre birth application process where nationality is evidenced before birth.

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British children born overseas through lawful surrogacy are often stranded abroad for weeks after birth due to passport delays. This creates safeguarding, mental health, and financial risks at a critical stage of a child’s life. Only a small number of families are affected, but the impact is severe. Faster administrative routes would protect children, support equality, and uphold their best interests without changing primary legislation.

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