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British Nationality Act 1981

1981 CHAPTER 61

An 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.

[30th October 1981]

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C2Act modified: (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(1); (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(1)

C3Act applied (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 1(8)

C4Act amended (2.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2326, art. 8

Commencement Information

I1Act partly in force at Royal Assent, see s. 53(2)(3); Act wholly in force at 1.1.1983, see S.I. 1982/933

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