According to reports, the UK government is to deprive Anna Chapman (the recently uncovered Russian spy) of her UK citizenship.
Ms Chapman obtained UK citizenship through a previous marriage to a UK citizen. Up to now she has had dual UK and Russian citizenship.
Under a change in the law in 2002, the UK Home Secretary can strip someone of citizenship if their presence is "seriously prejudicial" to British interests. This would include those involved in terrorism, spying or a wider threat to national security. The law has been used only a few times in this type of scenario.
So, for any spies out there - you have been warned, the UK government may strip you of your UK passport!
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