# UK Borders Act 2007, Section 43A: Requirement to state nationality

Extent: E+W+N.I.

(1) An individual who is arrested for an offence must state his or her nationality if required to do so by an immigration officer or a constable in accordance with this section.
(2) A requirement may be imposed on an individual under subsection (1) only if the immigration officer or constable suspects that the individual may not be a British citizen.
(3) When imposing a requirement under subsection (1) the immigration officer or constable must inform the individual that an offence may be committed if the individual fails to comply with a requirement imposed under this section.
(4) The immigration officer or constable must make a written record of the imposition of a requirement under subsection (1) as soon as practicable.
(5) The written record is to be made in the presence of the individual where this is practicable.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2007/30/section/43A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/uk-borders-act-2007/section-43A
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