Overview

This bill amends the British Nationality Act 1981 to allow descendants of people born in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) to register as British Overseas Territories citizens. It waives any registration fees.

Description

The bill adds a new section (16A) to the 1981 Act. This section allows for the registration of British Overseas Territories citizenship for individuals born outside the BIOT who are direct descendants of someone born in the BIOT (or the islands that formed the BIOT before November 8th, 1965). To be eligible, applicants must not already hold British Overseas Territories citizenship. The registration process will be free of charge.

Government Spending

The bill is expected to have minimal impact on government spending. It waives fees for registration, potentially resulting in a small reduction in revenue, but this cost will likely be insignificant.

Groups Affected

Descendants of individuals born in the British Indian Ocean Territory will be primarily affected, gaining the right to register for British Overseas Territories citizenship. The UK government will also be affected through the administrative process of handling the applications and any minor impact on government revenue.

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