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British subject. The term " British subject " has several different meanings depending on the time period. Before 1949, it referred to almost all subjects of the British Empire (including the United Kingdom, Dominions, and colonies, but excluding protectorates and protected states ).
- History of British nationality law
British subjects included not only persons within the United...
- History of British nationality law
British subject. Until 1949, nearly everyone with a close connection to the United Kingdom was called a ‘British subject’. All citizens of Commonwealth countries were collectively referred to as...
There are six types of British nationality: any person who is a British citizen, British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC), British Overseas citizen (BOC), British National (Overseas) (BN(O)), British subject, or British protected person is a British national.
22 mag 2023 · After the Act of Union 1707, joining England and Scotland, ‘English subject’ became ‘British subject’. Those who were not British subjects were ‘aliens’. Acquisition of British subject...
- About this documentThis document provides background information about the history of nationality law and can be used in conjunction with guidance to assess citizensh...
- British Nationality lawThe history of British nationality law falls into 4 periods, which are marked by key pieces of legislation before 1915 between 1915 and 1948 betwee...
- Before 1914The position at common lawBefore nationality legislation existed, there was a system of “Allegiance”. Feudal lords demanded the allegiance of their...
- Between 1915 and 1948British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act 1914The British Nationality and Status of Aliens Act 1914 came into effect on 1 January 1915. It was l...
- 1949 to 1982The British Nationality Act 1948The 1948 Act, which came into force on 1 January 1949, introduced the status of citizen of the UK and Colonies (CUK...
- After 1983The British Nationality Act 1981The aim of the British Nationality Act 1981 was to create a new law which would give all existing CUKCs a citizensh...
- Specific independence provisions to noteAden (South Yemen)Although the People’s Republic of Southern Yemen was formed on 30 November 1967, citizenship of the UK and Colonies (CUKC) was no...
21 lug 2023 · This page tells you who automatically became a British subject on 1 January 1983 as a result of section 30 and 31(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981 (BNA 1981).
British subject Quick Reference Under the British Nationality Act 1948, a secondary status that was common to all who were primarily citizens either of the UK and Colonies or of one of the independent Commonwealth countries.
