Question about referees for citizenship application

[Nerazzuri]

I'd be grateful is someone could clarify the following:

1. Can a British diplomat be used as a referee for the citizenship application process?

2. Can a Home Office employee serve as a referee?

Many thanks in advance.

[CR001]

Have you read the AN guidance notes at all??

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... feb-18.pdf

Each referee must not be:
11
• related to you
• related to the other referee
• your solicitor or agent representing you with this application
• employed by the Home Office

[Nerazzuri]

Excellent, thanks!