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British Nationality Act 1981, Paragraph 7 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 November 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. Help about Changes to Legislation

7U.K.In section 33 of the 1971 Act (interpretation)—

(a)in subsection (1)—

(i)in the definition of “settled”, for the words from “with” onwards substitute “ with subsection (2A) below ; ” ; and

(ii)after the definition of “ship” insert—

United Kingdom passport” means a current passport issued by the Government of the United Kingdom, or by the Lieutenant-Governor of any of the Islands, or by the Government of any territory which is for the time being a [F1British overseas territory] within the meaning of the British Nationality Act 1981 ; ; and

(b)after subsection (2) insert—

(2A)Subject to subsection 8(5) above, references to a person being settled in the United Kingdom are references to his being ordinarily resident there without being subject under the immigration laws to any restriction on the period for which he may remain.

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C1Sch. 4 para. 7 extended (Isle of Man) (13.3.2008 for specified purposes and otherwise 1.5.2008) by The Immigration (Isle of Man) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/680), arts. 1(2), 5, 8(2)(c)(v)

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