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The British Nationality Act, which came into effect on 1 January provides for a separate category of "British Dependent Territories' Citizenship" (BDTC). Hong Kong, which was unhappy about the abandonment of the unitary Citizenship of the United Kingdom and Colonies (CUKC) would have preferred a title which emphasised more strongly the Territory's links with the UK. Amendments were, however, introduced in order to allay some of Hong Kong's fears over the Act, by permitting registration for BDTCS after five years' residence in the UK, and allowing discretionary registration of Dependent Territories' Crown Servants and certain other people serving in Dependent Territories who are appointed by or on behalf of the Crown as British Citizens. It has also been agreed by HMG that BDTCS from all Dependent Territories should be described as "British Nationals" in their passports, although this does not reflect any change in their immigration status into the UK.
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