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British Nationality Act 1981, Section 42B is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 20 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

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[F142B Registration and naturalisation: timingU.K.

(1)A person who is registered under this Act as a citizen of any description or as a British subject shall be treated as having become a citizen or subject—

(a)immediately on making the required citizenship oath and pledge in accordance with section 42, or

(b)where the requirement for an oath and pledge is disapplied, immediately on registration.

(2)A person granted a certificate of naturalisation under this Act as a citizen of any description shall be treated as having become a citizen—

(a)immediately on making the required citizenship oath and pledge in accordance with section 42, or

(b)where the requirement for an oath and pledge is disapplied, immediately on the grant of the certificate.

(3)In the application of subsection (1) to registration as a British Overseas citizen or as a British subject the reference to the citizenship oath and pledge shall be taken as a reference to the citizenship oath.]

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