Stripping her of British citizenship set a dangerous precedent, argues Dr Alexander Smith Peter Walker’s analysis of the stakes in the Shamima Begum case before the European court of human rights gives voice to fears I and no doubt many other dual nationals living in the UK harbour ( Ministers cannot go on ignoring the Shamima Begum case, for two important reasons, 2 January ). I am an Australian citizen who has lived in the UK for half my life and was naturalised as a British citizen almost 20 years ago. I obey the law, work, pay taxes and do not claim any benefits. For people in my position, stripping Ms Begum of her British citizenship set a dangerous precedent. Continue reading...