# The British Nationality (Brunei) Order 1983, Note: Explanatory note


This Order makes certain amendments to the provisions made by or under the British Nationality Act 1981 as a consequence of the termination of the special treaty relationship between the United Kingdom and the State of Brunei and the expected accession of Brunei to membership of the Commonwealth. First, it amends the British Protectorates, Protected States and Protected Persons Order 1982 and provides that citizens of Brunei shall no longer be British protected persons; and, second, it adds Brunei to Schedule 3 to the British Nationality Act 1981 with the result that citizens of Brunei shall have the status of Commonwealth citizens.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1983/1699/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-brunei-order-1983/note
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