British Nationality Act 1981

Words in Sch. 6 substituted (14.11.2009) by The British Nationality Act 1981 (Amendment of Schedule 6) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2744), art. 2

S. 50A excluded (13.1.2010) by Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (c. 11), ss. 48(4), 58; S.I. 2009/2731, art. 4(g)

Act extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 3(1); restricted by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 3(2); amended by S.I. 1983/1699, art. 2(1) and amended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(1)

Act partly in force at Royal Assent, see s. 53(2)(3); Act wholly in force at 1.1.1983, see S.I. 1982/933

Act modified: (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(1); (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(1)

Act applied (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 1(8)

Act amended (2.10.2000) by S.I. 2000/2326, art. 8

S. 1(1) explained by S.I. 1972/1613, art. 6 (as inserted by S.I. 1982/1649, art. 3)

S. 1(5)(5A) substituted (1.6.2003) for s. 1(5) by 1999 c. 18, ss. 7(1), 18(3); S.I. 2003/362, art. 2(a)

Words in s. 1(6) inserted (1.6.2003) by 1999 c. 18, ss. 7(2), 18(3); S.I. 2003/362, art. 2(a)

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(2) it is provided that s. 4(1) shall have effect as if after the words “British Dependent Territories citizen,” there were inserted the words “a British National (Overseas),”

1964 c. 22.

1971 c. 77.

1964 c. 54.

S. 12 extended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(10)

S. 12 extended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(10)

1971 c. 77.

Pt. II (ss. 15–25) excluded by S.I. 1983/882, art. 2(3)

1964 c. 22.

1964 c. 54.

1964 c. 22.

1965 c. 34.

Pt. V (ss. 36–53) extended by S.I. 1983/882, art. 3(5)

S. 37 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

S. 37 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 37 amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

S. 37(1)(a) amended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(3)(a)

Words substituted by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 4(3)

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(3)(b) it is provided that s. 37 shall have effect as if in subsection (1)(a) after the words “British Dependent Territories citizen,” there were inserted the words “a British National (Overseas),”

The text of s. 39(1)-(7) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

S. 39(3)(5) repealed by Immigration Act 1988 (c. 14, SIF 62), s. 3(3)

1971 c. 77.

1959 c. 72.

1960 c. 61.

1971 c. 77.

Words substituted by Immigration Act 1988 (c. 14, SIF 62), s. 3(3)

Ss. 40–42, 44–48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

S. 40 extended by S.I. 1986/948, art.7(11)

S. 40 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 40 amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

Ss. 41, 42, 44–48 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 4(2)(a)–(f)

Ss. 40–42, 44–48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

S. 41 amended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(4)(a)

S. 41 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 41 amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(4)(b) it is provided that s. 41 shall have effect as if in subsection (1)(f) after the word “citizenship” there were inserted the words “or of the status of a British National (Overseas)”

1953 c. 20.

1953 c. 37.

1965 c. 49.

Ss. 40-42, 44-48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1991 (c.34, SIF 87), s.2(3)

Ss. 41, 42, 44-48 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c.6, SIF 87), s. 4(2)(a)-(f)

S. 42 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 42 amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

S. 43 amended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(6)(a)

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(6)(b) it is provided that s. 43 shall have effect as if in subsection (1)(b) at the end there were inserted the words “and in cases concerning British Nationals (Overseas) or the status of a British National (Overseas)”

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(6)(c) it is provided that s. 43 shall have effect as if in sub-section (2) at the end there were inserted paragraph (c)

Ss. 40–42, 44–48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

Ss. 41, 42, 44–48 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 4(2)(a)–(f)

S. 44(1)(2) amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

S. 45 amended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(7)(a) S. 45 amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

Ss. 40–42, 44–48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

Ss. 41, 42, 44–48 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 4(2)(a)–(f)

S. 45 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

Ss. 41, 42, 44–48 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 4(2)(a)–(f)

Ss. 40–42, 44–48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

S. 46 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 46(1) amended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(7)(b)

Words substituted by virtue of (E.W.) Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46, (S.) Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), s. 289G and (N.I.) S.I. 1984/703 (N.I. 3), art. 5

Ss. 41, 42, 44–48 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 4(2)(a)–(f)

Ss. 40–42, 44–48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

Ss. 47, 48 amended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(7)(c)

S. 47 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

Ss. 40-42, 44-48, 50 extended by British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c.34, SIF 87), s. 2(3)

Ss. 41, 42, 44-48 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s.4(2)(a)-(f)

Ss. 47, 48 amended by S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(7)(c)

S. 48 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 49 repealed by British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61, SIF 87), s. 52(7)(8), Sch. 8 para. 8, Sch. 9

S. 50 extended by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c.6, SIF 87), s. 4(2)(g)

S. 50 applied by S.I. 1986/948, art. 1(4)

S. 50 applied (21.7.1993) by S.I. 1993/1795, art. 1(4).

S. 50 modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 50 amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(8) it is provided that s. 50 shall have effect as if in para. (1) after the definition of “association” there were inserted the definitions of “British National (Overseas)” and “British Overseas citizen”

1978 c. 15.

S. 50: words in definition of “Crown service under the government of the United Kingdom” inserted (6.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1042, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 10

1870 c. 14.

1971 c. 77.

1978 c. 30.

1971 c. 77.

1964 c. 81.

1914 c. 17.

1970 c. 14.

1967 c. 4.

S. 51(3) modified (19.3.1997) by 1997 c. 20, s. 2(3)

S. 51(3) amended (18.7.1996) by 1996 c. 41, s. 2(2)

Words substituted by British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6, SIF 87), s. 4(3)

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(9)(a) it is provided that s. 51 shall have effect as if in subsection (3) at the end of para. (a)(ii) there were inserted the words “or who under the Hong Kong (British Nationality) Order 1986 is a British National (Overseas)”

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 7(9)(b) it is provided that s. 51 shall have effect as if in subsection (3) in para. (b) after the words “British Dependent Territories citizen” there were inserted the words “nor a British National (Overseas)”

1965 c. 34.

1971 c. 77.

The text of s. 52(6)(8) is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1978 c. 30.

Power of appointment under s. 53(2) fully exercised: 1.1.1983 appointed by S.I. 1982/933

1971 c. 77.

S. 53(6) repealed (8.11.1995) by 1995 c. 44, s. 1, Sch. 1 Pt.II

Words in s. 53(7) repealed (8.11.1995) by 1995 c. 44, s. 1, Sch. 1 Pt.II

1971 c. 77.

Words substituted by Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20, SIF 85), s. 148, Sch. 4 para. 60(a)

1975 c. 21.

Words substituted by S.I. 1986/596, art. 8

Words substituted by Mental Health Act 1983 (c. 20, SIF 85), s. 148, Sch. 4 para. 60(b)

Sch. 2 excluded by S.I. 1983/882, art. 2(3)

1964 c. 54.

1964 c. 54.

"Brunei" inserted by S.I. 1983/1699, arts. 1(2), 3

Words in Sch. 3 inserted (25.1.1999) by S.I. 1998/3161, art. 2

By S.I. 1989/1331, art. 2, it is provided that the Act shall have effect as if in Sch. 3 under the word “Nigeria” there were inserted the word “Pakistan”

"Saint Christopher and Nevis" inserted by S.I. 1983/882, art. 2(a)

Words in Sch. 3 inserted (26.7.1994) by S.I. 1994/1634, art. 2

"Namibia" inserted by S.I. 1990/1502, art. 2

The text of Sch. 4 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

1971 c. 77.

Words in Sch. 6 repealed (4.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3497, art. 2(a)

By S.I. 1986/948, art. 5, it is provided that on and after 1.7.1997 the British Nationality Act 1981 shall have effect as if in Sch. 6 to that Act the words “Hong Kong” were omitted.

Words in Sch. 6 repealed by S.I. 1983/882, art. 2(b)

Words in Sch. 6 inserted (4.12.2001) by S.I. 2001/3497, art. 2(b)

1960 c. 52.

The text of Sch. 7 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not wholly reproduced in Statutes in Force and, except as specified, does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

Sch. 7: entry relating to the Defamation Act 1952 repealed (in force on 4.9.1996 so far as consequential on ss. 1, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16 of the repealing Act and 1.4.1999 so far as consequential on ss. 14, 15, 17, Sch. 1 of the repealing Act and wholly in force for S. on 31.3.2001 and wholly in force for N.I. on 6.1.2010) by 1996 c. 31, ss. 19, 31, Sch. 2 (with s. 20(2)); S.I. 1999/817, art. 2; S.S.I. 2001/98, art. 3(b)(i) (with art. 4); S.I. 2009/2858, art. 3

Sch. 7: entry relating to the Defamation Act (Northern Ireland) 1955 repealed (in force on 4.9.1996 so far as consequential on ss. 1, 5, 6, 12, 13, 16 of the repealing Act and 1.4.1999 so far as consequential on ss. 14, 15, 17, Sch. 1 of the repealing Act and wholly in force for S. on 31.3.2001 and wholly in force for N.I. on 6.1.2010) by 1996 c. 31, ss. 16, 19(2), Sch. 2 (with s. 20(2)); S.I. 1999/817, art. 2; S.S.I. 2001/98, art. 3(b)(i) (with art. 4); S.I. 2009/2858, art. 3

1948 c. 56.

Sch. 7: entry repealed (1.11.1995) by 1994 c. 15, s. 33, Sch. ; S.I. 1995/2748, art. 2

Entry repealed by Extradition Act 1989 (c. 33, SIF 48), s. 37, Sch. 2

Entry repealed by Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988 (c. 1, SIF 63:1), ss. 843, 844, Sch. 31

Entry repealed by Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36, SIF 9), s. 40, Sch. 3

Entry repealed by Civil Aviation Act 1982 (c. 16, SIF 9), s. 109, Sch. 16

Entry repealed by Aviation Security Act 1982 (c. 36, SIF 9), s. 40, Sch. 3

1948 c. 56.

1960 c. 52.

1971 c. 77.

1971 c. 77.

The text of Sch. 9 is in the form in which it was originally enacted: it was not reproduced in Statutes in Force and does not reflect any amendments or repeals which may have been made prior to 1.2.1991.

S. 41A(1A) inserted (25.7.2019) by The British Nationality Act 1981 (Remedial) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/1164), arts. 1(1), 2(3)

Word in Sch. 3 inserted (2.6.2021) by The British Nationality (Maldives) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/523), arts. 1, 2

S. 50A(4)(d)(e) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1309), regs. 1(2), 78(2)(a)(ii)

Words in s. 1(3) inserted (1.7.2021) by The British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/743), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

S. 5 restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 32(1)(c), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

Word in s. 41A(2) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 5(2), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 4 (with Sch. 2 para. 1)

S. 25(1)(ca) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 1(3), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 1

Word in Sch. 3 omitted (15.12.2023) by virtue of The British Nationality (Eswatini, Gabon and Togo) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1219), arts. 1(1), 2(a)

S. 3(2)(5) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 32(1)(a), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

Word in Sch. 1 para. 8(a) substituted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(5)(b); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

S. 5 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Immigration, Nationality and Asylum (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/745), regs. 1(2), 7 (with Sch. 2 para. 2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

S. 18 restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 33(2)(b), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

Words in s. 17(2) substituted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 5(1)(a), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 4 (with Sch. 2 para. 1)

S. 50A(4)(e) applied (with modifications) (31.12.2020) by The Citizens’ Rights (Application Deadline and Temporary Protection) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1209), regs. 1(1), 3(4), 4(5), 12(1)(e)

S. 27(1) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 34, 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

Word in Sch. 2 para. 6 inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 11(5), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 9

Sch. 1 para. 2(1A)-(1C) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(c); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

S. 13(1) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 33(1)(c), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

S. 1 modified (21.12.2018) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/1412), reg. 1(2), Sch. 4 para. 10

Words in s. 40A(3) omitted (20.10.2014) by virtue of Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 25(a); S.I. 2014/2771, art. 2(e) (with arts. 9-11) (as amended (2.3.2015 and 6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(2)(3), 7, 8; and with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/2928, art. 2 (which S.I. is revoked (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/371, arts. 1(3), 9))

S. 41(1)(bza) inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 10(2), 75(3); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(i)

S. 3(1) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 32(2)(a)(i), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

Ss. 17B-17G inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 2(2), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 2

S. 4A restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 32(2)(a)(ii), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

S. 10A inserted (1.7.2021) by The British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/743), regs. 1(1), 2(3)

S. 40A(3)(b) omitted (15.2.2010) by virtue of The Transfer of Functions of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/21), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7(b) (with Sch. 4 para. 113)

S. 40B inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 66(3), 75(3); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(t) as amended by SI 2014/2771 art 14

S. 22(1) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 33(1)(b), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

S. 4L inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 8(2), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 7

S. 40(4A) inserted (28.7.2014) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 66(1), 75(3); S.I. 2014/1820, art. 3(t) as amended by SI 2014/2771 art 14

Sch. 1 para. 6 renumbered as Sch. 1 para. 6(1) (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(4)(a); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

S. 50A(4)(ba) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020 (Consequential, Saving, Transitional and Transitory Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1309), regs. 1(2), 78(2)(a)(i)

S. 41(1)(i) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Overseas Registration of Births and Deaths) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/542), arts. 1, 2(a)(iii)

S. 17(1) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 33(2)(a)(i), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

Words in Sch. 1 para. 8(a) substituted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(5)(a); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 2(2) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(d); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

S. 17(4) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 5(1)(b), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 4 (with Sch. 2 para. 1)

S. 4F(1)(b)(iiia) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 7(3), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 6

S. 1(5)(a) modified (6.4.2010) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/985), regs. 1(1), 5, Sch. 4

Words in s. 41A(1A) substituted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 7(4), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 6

S. 13(3) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 32(2)(a)(iv), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

S. 1(5A)(a) modified (6.4.2010) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/985), regs. 1(1), 5, Sch. 4

Words in s. 1(4) inserted (1.7.2021) by The British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/743), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

S. 17I inserted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 8(3), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 7

Words in s. 41(1)(g) omitted (1.4.2014) by virtue of The Legislative Reform (Overseas Registration of Births and Deaths) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/542), arts. 1, 2(a)(i)

S. 4E(a) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 7(2)(a), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 6

S. 41A(2A) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 2(4), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 2

Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 6 (with arts. 3(2)(3)6(4)(5))

S. 25(1)(cb) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 2(3), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 2

Words in s. 50(9A)(a) inserted (2.12.2019) by The Civil Partnership (Opposite-sex Couples) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1458), regs. 1(2), 22

S. 14(1)(db) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 4(3), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 3

S. 41(8) inserted (27.10.2014 for specified purposes) by Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (c. 11), ss. 41(5), 58(2); S.I. 2014/2634, art. 2(a)

Words in Sch. 3 inserted (15.12.2023) by The British Nationality (Eswatini, Gabon and Togo) Order 2023 (S.I. 2023/1219), arts. 1(1), 2(b)

S. 4I(1A) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 6(3), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 5 (with Sch. 2 para. 2)

S. 14(1)(da) inserted (6.4.2015) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), s. 75(3), Sch. 9 para. 70(2); S.I. 2015/874, art. 2(c)

Word in Sch. 3 inserted (10.3.2010) by British Nationality (Rwanda) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/246), arts. 1, 2

Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 cross-heading inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 11(2), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 9

Ss. 4E-4J inserted (6.4.2015) by Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), ss. 65, 75(3); S.I. 2015/371, art. 4(b)

S. 32 restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 35, 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

Words in Sch. 1 para. 6(1)(a) substituted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(4)(c); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

S. 13(3) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 33(2)(a)(iii), 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))

S. 4(4)(za) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(a); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

Words in s. 1(3A) inserted (1.7.2021) by The British Nationality Act 1981 (Immigration Rules Appendix EU) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. 2021/743), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

S. 40A(1) substituted (10.5.2023) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 10(3)(a), 87(1) (with s. 10(6)-(8)); S.I. 2023/450, reg. 2(a)

Sch. 2 para. 3A and cross-heading inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 11(4), 87(1); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 9

Sch. 1 para. 6(1)(za) inserted (28.6.2022) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(4)(b); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

Sch. 1 para. 2(3) omitted (28.6.2022) by virtue of Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), s. 87(1), Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(d); S.I. 2022/590, regs. 1(2), 2, Sch. 1 para. 8 (with Sch. 2 para. 3)

S. 40A(2A) inserted (10.5.2023) by Nationality and Borders Act 2022 (c. 36), ss. 10(3)(b), 87(1) (with s. 10(6)-(8)); S.I. 2023/450, reg. 2(a)