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3. What effect have the Hong Kong, Gibraltar and Montserrat

ordinances had and how have they changed the position prior

to them?

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The ordinances were introduced only to ensure that the

provisions of the British Nationality Act 1981 were taken

into consideration in local law.

4. Will other Dependent Territories introduce ordinances?

If so, when?

Yes, other Dependent Territories are in the process of

introducing ordinances but legislative programmes are the

responsibility of the individual territory. No accurate??

estimate of timing can be given.

5. Are any persons, who before the British Nationality Act

1981 had the right of abode in the Dependent Territories,

particularly former citizens of the United Kingdom and Colonies

British Protected Persons etc., now deprived. If so, how many

and of what origin? Are there any stateless?

No.

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