Evidently citizenship applications can be refused for various reasons, but one such reason is good character.
Good character has been described as someone will show respect for the laws of the state.
There is discretion for the Minister in essence when making a decision on this naturalisation condition.
In Hussain v Minister for Justice it was stated there was no settled or fixed interpretation of the words good character.
An assessment of any previous convictions may arise.
The conduct character standard is that of a reasonable standard of civil responsibility.
If the application is refused then adequate reasons for same should be provided.
The legislation states the Minister may, in his absolute discretion, grant the application.
Legal options for persons where applications have been refused need to be assessed on an individual basis.
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