# The British Nationality Act 1981 (Commencement) Order 1982, Article 2


The British Nationality Act 1981, except sections 49 and 53 which came into force on the passing of the Act, shall come into force on 1st January 1983.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1982/933/article/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-act-1981-commencement-order-1982/article-2
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