Section 27 Registration of minors.
United Kingdom
F1... If while a person is a minor an application is made for his registration as a British Overseas citizen, the Secretary of State may, if he thinks fit, cause him to be registered as such a citizen.
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Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 27 omitted (2.12.2025) by virtue of Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Act 2025 (c. 31), ss. 42(2)(m), 65(3)(a)
- F2
S. 27(2) ceases to have effect (7.11.2002) and repealed (prosp.) by virtue of Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), ss. 15, 161, 162, Sch. 2 para. 1(g), Sch. 9 (with s. 159, Sch. 2 para. 2)
Modifications
- C1
S. 27(1) restricted (4.12.2006) by Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 (c. 13), ss. 58, 62; S.I. 2006/2838, art. 4(1) (subject to art. 4(2))
- C2
S. 27(1) restricted (20.7.2023) by Illegal Migration Act 2023 (c. 37), ss. 34, 68(3)(a) (with s. 55(9))