![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Royal_Coat_of_Arms_of_the_United_Kingdom_%2528variant_1%252C_1952-2022%2529.svg/640px-Royal_Coat_of_Arms_of_the_United_Kingdom_%2528variant_1%252C_1952-2022%2529.svg.png&w=640&q=50)
British Nationality Act 1981
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning British nationality since 1 January 1983.
Quick Facts Long title, Citation ...
Act of Parliament | |
![]() | |
Long title | 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. |
---|---|
Citation | 1981 c. 61 |
Introduced by | William Whitelaw, Home Secretary |
Territorial extent | |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 30 October 1981 |
Commencement | 1 January 1983 |
Other legislation | |
Amends | Amended legislation
|
Repeals/revokes |
|
Amended by | Amending legislation
|
Status: Amended | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Revised text of statute as amended |
Close