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British Nationality Act 1981

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In section 41(2) (nationality enactments)—

(a)in paragraph (a), for “the British Nationality Acts 1948 to 1965” substitute “ the British Nationality Act 1981 ” ; and

(b)in paragraph (d), for “citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies” substitute “ British citizenship, [F1British overseas territories citizenship] or British Overseas citizenship. ”.

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