# The British Nationality (The Gambia) Order 2018

S.I. 2018/620 · made 23 May 2018

Article 2 of this Order adds The Gambia to Schedule 3 to the British Nationality Act 1981, with the result that citizens of The Gambia shall have the status of Commonwealth citizens.

Made under: British Nationality Act 1981 (Section 37)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-the-gambia-order-2018/pdf/uksi_20180620_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-the-gambia-order-2018/pdf/uksiem_20180620_en.pdf

## Introductory text

British Nationality
Made 23rd May 2018
Laid before Parliament 30th May 2018
Coming into force 22nd June 2018
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 23rd day of May 2018
Present,
The Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Her Majesty, in exercise of the power conferred upon Her by section 37(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, orders as follows.

## 1 Citation and commencement

This Order may be cited as the British Nationality (The Gambia) Order 2018 and comes into force on 22nd June 2018.

## 2 Amendment of Schedule 3 to the British Nationality Act 1981

In Schedule 3 to the British Nationality Act 1981 (countries whose citizens are Commonwealth citizens), insert “The Gambia” at the appropriate place.

## Signature

Ceri King
Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
Article 2 of this Order adds The Gambia to Schedule 3 to the British Nationality Act 1981, with the result that citizens of The Gambia shall have the status of Commonwealth citizens.
No impact assessment has been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.

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