proposals, and there might be a case for allowing them to retain this right for their lifetimes (paragraphs 29–31).
Movement within the European Community
The present definition of 'United Kingdom national' for European Community purposes would need to be redrawn, in negotiation with our partners in the Community, so that in general all British Citizens would have the same freedom of movement within the territory of the Community (paragraph 32).
Transmission to children born abroad
It is suggested that women, as well as men, should be able to transmit their citizenship to their children born abroad, but that transmission should be generally confined to the first generation so born (paragraphs 40-48).
Acquisition by virtue of marriage
Under the present nationality law of the United Kingdom, a woman who marries a man from this country has the right to
acquire her husband's citizenship. But a man from overseas who marries a woman from this country has no such right. The document discusses whether the law for acquiring citizenship by virtue of marriage should be altered to treat both sexes equally. It makes some reference to the laws of other countries in this field (paragraphs 50-52).
Naturalisation
The question whether there should be any change in the requirements for the grant of naturalisation, for example as to the standards of character and knowledge of the language, is discussed in paragraphs 53-62.
Dual nationality
Our present law imposes no restriction on the holding of dual nationality. Paragraphs 63-67 mention some of the complexities arising from dual nationality and discuss what changes might be made.
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