53 Citation, commencement and extent
British Nationality Act 1981 (1981 c 61) | Legislation

53  Citation, commencement and extent

(1)     This Act may be cited as the British Nationality Act 1981.

(2)     This Act, except the provisions mentioned in subsection (3), shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint; and

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