# British Nationality Act 1981, Section 27: Registration of minors.

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) ... 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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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/61/section/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-act-1981/section-27
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