Public act became law on Friday, 30 October 1981.

British Nationality Act 1981

Secondary information

Type: Public act
Reference: 1981 c.61; CHAP 61 1981
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Legislation: British Nationality Act 1981
Link: View this Public act on www.legislation.gov.uk