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British Citizen by descent or otherwise than by descent

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 2:37 pm
by Geengee
Hi,

Is British citizenship under section 11(1),14(1)(b)(i) of the British nationality act 1981 is British citizenship by descent or otherwise than by descent ?


Thanks,

Re: British Citizen by descent or otherwise than by descent

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 3:02 pm
by vinny
Seems like by descent.

Re: British Citizen by descent or otherwise than by descent

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:20 pm
by secret.simon
If the person was a CUKC by descent (with Right of Abode) before 1983, then he became a British citizen by descent after 1983. The "by descent" was not lost in transition.

Re: British Citizen by descent or otherwise than by descent

Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:43 pm
by Geengee
Thank you very much for your help !