Words in s. 6(2) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), ss. 261(1), 263, Sch. 27 para. 72; S.I. 2005/3175, art. 2(2) (subject to art. 2(3)-(5))

S. 6(3) inserted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 37(6), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

S. 6 restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 32(2)(b), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/61/section/6British Nationality Act 1981An Act to make fresh provision about citizenship and nationality, and to amend the Immigration Act 1971 as regards the right of abode in the United Kingdom.1982-01-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-17Expert Participation2023-12-15Part I British Citizenship Acquisition after commencement
6 Acquisition by naturalisation.(1)

If, on an application for naturalisation as a British citizen made by a person of full age and capacity, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant fulfils the requirements of Schedule 1 for naturalisation as such a citizen under this subsection, he may, if he thinks fit, grant to him a certificate of naturalisation as such a citizen.

(2)

If, on an application for naturalisation as a British citizen made by a person of full age and capacity who on the date of the application is married to a British citizen, or is the civil partner of a British citizen the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant fulfils the requirements of Schedule 1 for naturalisation as such a citizen under this subsection, he may, if he thinks fit, grant to him a certificate of naturalisation as such a citizen.

(3)

This section is subject to sections 31, 32 and 36 of the Illegal Migration Act 2023 (restriction of eligibility for citizenship etc).

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