History of British nationality law
British citizenship and
nationality law
Introduction
British nationality law
(
History
)
Nationality classes
British citizens
British subjects
(under the British Nationality Act 1981)
British Overseas Territories citizens
British Nationals (Overseas)
British Overseas citizens
British protected persons
See also
Commonwealth citizens
British passports
Right of abode
Indefinite leave to remain
Belonger status
(in certain
British Overseas Territories
)
Law relating to former territories
Hong Kong
Ireland
Thirteen Colonies
Relevant legislation
British Nationality Act 1948
/
1981
Ireland Act 1949
Commonwealth Immigrants Act 1962
/
1968
Immigration Act 1971
British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983
British Overseas Territories Act 2002
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This article concerns the
history of British nationality law
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