British Nationality Act 1981

What is the requirement for a person born outside the UK to acquire British citizenship at birth?

At the time of the birth, at least one parent must be a British citizen otherwise than by descent or serving outside the UK in specified service.

What are the two categories of service under which a British citizen parent must be to confer citizenship by descent?

Crown service under the UK government or a qualifying territory, or service under an EU institution during the parent's recruitment in an EU member country.

What must a minor fulfill to be registered as a British citizen if born outside the UK?

The requirements include having a parent who was a British citizen by descent at the time of the birth and meeting residency criteria.

What are the residency criteria for a parent concerning their child applying for British citizenship while being a minor?

The parent must have been in the UK or a qualifying territory for a three-year period before the application, with absences not exceeding 270 days.

What exceptional circumstances can justify registration as a British citizen despite not meeting standard criteria?

Historical legislative unfairness, an act or omission of a public authority, or other exceptional circumstances relating to the applicant.

What is required for an adult applicant wishing to be naturalised as a British citizen?

The applicant must fulfill the requirements specified in Schedule 1 for naturalisation.

What is a necessary condition for registration applications concerning character?

The Secretary of State must be satisfied that the applicant is of good character.

How is 'parent' defined under the Act for the purposes of determining citizenship?

The mother is the woman who gives birth; the father is the male partner at the time of birth or a person recognized under specific laws.

What constitutes historical legislative unfairness in terms of nationality status?

Circumstances where individuals would have attained or retained British subject status if legislation had treated genders or family structures equally.

What does section 50 of the Act clarify about definitions related to children and parents?

It provides specific definitions of 'mother' and 'father' for the purposes of citizenship applications.