Observations on Immigration Status and Right of Abode
The following observations are appropriate when recording a holder's immigration status and/or right of abode in the United Kingdom.
Observation
THE HOLDER HAS THE RIGHT OF ABODE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Comment
Those British subjects who have a right of abode under the provisions of the Immigration Act 1971.
NOTE: From 1 January 1983 a person who is a BC has the right of abode in the UK under section 2(1)(a) of the Immigration Act 1971, as amended by section 39 of the British Nationality Act 1981, and no endorsement is made in a passport issued to a BC.