The fact that a claimant had acquired British citizenship in one way did not take away his right in addition to apply for naturalisation arising from his rights by descent. The latter process would create additional rights for his own children, and he had the right to apply. There was nothing in the legislation to suggest that the two alternatives were mutually exclusive, and the Home Office’s practice to the contrary was unlawful.
Citations:
Times 17-Oct-2000
Statutes:
British Nationality Act 1981 6
Immigration, Administrative
Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.85541