http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/61/schedule/1/crossheading/interpretation/enactedBritish Nationality Act 1981CitizenshipImmigration and nationalityRegistration of birthsRegistration of marriagesKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2024-06-20SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1Requirements for NaturalisationInterpretation10

In this Schedule “the relevant territory” has the meaning given by section 18(3).

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