Public act became law on Friday, 30 July 1948.

British Nationality Act 1948

Secondary information

Type: Public act
Reference: CHAP 56 1948
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Subjects: British nationality British overseas territories Naturalisation British overseas citizenship
Legislation: British Nationality Act 1948
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk