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The primary law governing nationality in the United Kingdom is the British Nationality Act 1981, which came into force on 1 January 1983. Regulations apply to the British Islands, which include the UK itself and the Crown dependencies, and the 14 British Overseas Territories . The six classes of British nationality each have varying degrees of ...
- History
British nationality law has its origins in medieval...
- British Nationality Act 1981
The British Nationality Act 1981 received Royal Assent on 30...
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May 22, 2023 · The history of British nationality law falls into 4 periods, which are marked by key pieces of legislation. before 1915. between 1915 and 1948. between 1949 and 1983. after 1983. Depending on when ...
- About this documentThis document provides background information about the history of nationality law and can be used in conjunction with guidance to assess citizensh...
- Before 1914The position at common lawBefore nationality legislation existed, there was a system of “Allegiance”. Feudal lords demanded the allegiance of their...
- Between 1915 and 1948British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act 1914The British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act 1914 came into effect on 1 January 1915. It was l...
- 1949 to 1982The British Nationality Act 1948The 1948 Act, which came into force on 1 January 1949, introduced the status of citizen of the UK and Colonies (CUK...
- After 1983The British Nationality Act 1981The aim of the British Nationality Act 1981 was to create a new law which would give all existing CUKCs a citizensh...
- Specific independence provisions to noteAden (South Yemen)Although the People’s Republic of Southern Yemen was formed on 30 November 1967, citizenship of the UK and Colonies (CUKC) was no...
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1 (1) Subject to paragraph 2, the requirements for naturalisation as a British citizen under section 6 (1) are, in the case of any person who applies for it—. (a) the requirements specified in sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph, or the alternative requirement specified in sub-paragraph (3) of this paragraph; and.
The primary law governing nationality in the United Kingdom is the British Nationality Act 1981, which came into force on 1 January 1983. Regulations apply to the British Islands, which include the UK itself and the Crown dependencies, and the 14 British Overseas Territories.
9. Right to registration by virtue of father’s citizenship etc. 10. Registration following renunciation of citizenship of U.K. and Colonies. 10A. Acquisition in connection with immigration rules Appendix EU. Acquisition at commencement. 11. Citizens of U.K. and Colonies who are to become British citizens at commencement.
