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Chagossians: Ethnic Groups

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 25 June 2025UIN 59999

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department defines the Chagossian people as a distinct racial group of shared ethnic and cultural origin who are entitled to (a) recognition, (b) consideration and (c) treatment as such.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The UK government provides a range of support to people who were born on the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago and their descendants. The government has also maintained the current route to British citizenship for Chagossians until it expires in 23 Nov 2027.

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