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Preface

INTRODUCTION

THE CURRENT NATIONALITY LAW

The British Nationality Act 1948

Changes since the 1948 Act

The present situation

THE NEXT STEP - A NEW SCHEME OF CITIZENSHIP

A BRITISH CITIZENSHIP

Transitional arrangements:

a) Groups of citizens of the United Kingdom

and Colonies who might become British Citizens

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Other groups of persons eligible to hold British passports who might become British Citizens

The impact of these changes on the right to live in the United Kingdom:

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Those who would acquire the right of entry for the first time

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Possible arrangements for those who have the right of entry but would not become British Citizens

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British Citizenship and the right of free movement within the European Community

Permanent arrangements:

a) Citizenship by birth

b) Citizenship by adoption

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Citizenship by descent

Descent through the female line The limits of citizenship by descent

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Citizenship by voluntary & ct

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Citizenship by virtue of marriage

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Citizenship by natur:.lisation

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The good character requirement

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The language fest

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An appeals system

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