8.
It was made clear during the passage of the 1983 Act that the situation of the Islanders was wholly exceptional and did not, in the Government's view, provide a precedent for other dependent territories.
Right of abode in the United Kingdom, and "Right of readmission"
9.
A person having the right of abode in the UK is entirely free from immigration control. Thus he does not need to obtain the permission of an immigration officer to enter the country, and may live and work here without restriction.
10.
Under section 2 of the Immigration Act 1971 (as amended by section 39(2) of the British Nationality
Nationality Act 1981) all British citizens and certain Commonwealth citizens have the right of abode in the UK. Further details are at Annex.
11.
A person who, prior to the coming into force of the British Nationality Act 1981, did not already have an entitlement to the right of abode by virtue of the birth and residence criteria set out in the Annex can now acquire that right only by becoming a British citizen. To extend the right to British Nationals (Overseas) who do not already enjoy it would require an amendment to the Immigration Act 1971.
12.
The statement "Holder is entitled to readmission to the United Kingdom" is endorsed by the Passport Department and United Kingdom diplomatic missions abroad in certain United Kingdom passports under the provisions of paragraph 5 of the Immigration Rules (HC 169 as amended). Although the holders of such passports are admitted without any restriction of time on their stay (ie given indefinite leave to enter settlement on arrival), they remain subject to immigration control because they do not enjoy the right of abode in the United Kingdom.
13. By virtue of paragraph 5 of the Immigration Rules, the endorsement is placed in the passports of:-
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