British Nationality Act 1981
British Nationality Act 1981
The British Nationality Act 1981 (pronunciation: /ˈbrɪtɪʃ nəˈʃænəlɪti ækt/ 1981) is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom that concerns British nationality and citizenship. It was enacted on 1 January 1983.
Etymology
The term "British Nationality Act 1981" is derived from the English language. "British" refers to something of, from, or related to Great Britain, "Nationality" refers to the legal relationship between an individual and a nation state, "Act" refers to a statute or law made by a legislative body, and "1981" is the year the Act was passed.
Overview
The British Nationality Act 1981, which was enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom, replaced most of the British Nationality Act 1948. It changed the law to restrict the right to British citizenship by descent to one generation.
Related Terms
- Act of Parliament: A type of legislation in many countries that consists of acts passed by a parliament.
- United Kingdom: A sovereign country located off the north-western coast of the European mainland.
- British nationality: The legal status in the UK, its dependencies, and its overseas territories.
- Citizenship: The status of a person recognized under the custom or law of a sovereign state or local jurisdiction.
- British Nationality Act 1948: An Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that provided the status of citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies (CUKC), the predecessor to British citizenship.
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