1.— Acquisition by birth or adoption of British Nationality Act 1981

What is required for a person born in the UK to automatically become a British citizen?

At least one parent must be a British citizen or settled in the UK.

Under what condition can a child born to armed forces members in the UK become a British citizen?

The child is a British citizen if born on or after the relevant day.

What happens if a new-born infant is found abandoned in the UK?

The infant is deemed to have been born a British citizen unless proven otherwise.

What rights does a person born in the UK have if neither parent fulfills the citizenship criteria when they turn 10?

They can apply for registration as a British citizen if absent from the UK no more than 90 days in each of the first ten years.

What defines a minor's eligibility for registration as a British citizen if a parent becomes a British citizen?

The minor can be registered if the parent becomes a British citizen or is settled in the UK.

What must be fulfilled for a non-British citizen minor to become a citizen through adoption?

The adopter must be a British citizen and habitually resident in the UK.

What happens if the adoption that granted British citizenship is annulled?

The annulment does not affect the person's status as a British citizen.

How does the Secretary of State provide flexibility for citizenship applications?

The Secretary of State can overlook excessive absence days from the UK for citizenship applications.

What does ‘settled’ mean in the context of British citizenship?

‘Settled’ has the meaning given by section 50 of the Act.

What was the relevant day referenced in the context of the armed forces citizenship subsection?

It refers to the commencement of section 42 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009.