80.—(1) The British Nationality (General) Regulations 2003(1) are amended as follows.
(2) In regulation 2 (interpretation), in paragraph (1), omit the following definitions—
(a)“document certifying permanent residence”;
(b)“permanent residence card”;
(c)“residence document issued under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2000”; and
(d)“residence permit issued under the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2000”.
(3) In regulation 7E (use and retention of biometric information), in paragraph (2)—
(a)at the end of sub-paragraph (c) insert “and”;
(b)omit sub-paragraph (e) (and the “and” before it).
(4) In regulation 7G (retention of fingerprints)—
(a)in paragraph (2)—
(i)at the end of sub-paragraph (d) insert “or”;
(ii)omit sub-paragraph (f) (and the “or” before it);
(b)in paragraph (3)—
(i)omit “or (f)”;
(ii)omit “or who no longer enjoys the right of permanent residence”;
(c)omit paragraph (4).
(5) In Schedule 2 (particular requirements as respects applications) omit paragraphs 7(1A), 13(1A) and 14(1A).
(6) Notwithstanding the amendment made by paragraph (5) Schedule 2 continues to apply as if not amended by these Regulations in relation to any application made under the British Nationality Act 1981 before commencement day.
S.I. 2003/548, relevant amending instruments are S.I. 2015/738, 2015/1806 and 2019/745. The amendments made by S.I. 2019/745 are not yet in force and are revoked by regulation 48 of these Regulations before they come into force.