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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 November 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 November 2015. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 November 2015 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration Act 2014

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will amend the gov.uk website to reflect the changes made by the Immigration Act 2014 to the British Nationality Act 1981; and whether they will also cause legislation.gov.uk to be updated accordingly.

Answer

Section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014 was commenced on 6 April 2015 and inserted new registration provisions into the British Nationality Act 1981 for persons born before 1 July 2006 to British fathers. Information about this is published on the Gov.UK website at: https://www.gov.uk/register-british-citizen/born-before-2006-british-father.

The National Archives is bringing all the primary legislation on legislation.gov.uk up to date. The British Nationality Act 1981 (c. 61) is up to date to the end of 2009. A further 50 subsequent amendments affecting this Act have been identified. A fully revised version, including the effects by the Immigration Act 2014 (c. 22), will be published and available by the end of 2015.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3341
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Electronic government
Legislation
British Nationality Act 1981
Immigration Act 2014
Link
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