Nationality Act 1981 (UK)

The Nationality Act 1981 is a UK law that outlines how British citizenship is granted, retained, or lost. It replaced previous laws to simplify and modernize nationality regulations. The Act determines eligibility based on factors like place of birth, descent, or residence, and standardizes rules for immigration and citizenship. It also introduces categories such as British citizens and British Overseas Territories citizens, and sets procedures for acquiring, losing, or renouncing British nationality. Overall, it provides a clear legal framework governing who can be recognized as a British national and under what conditions.