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British Nationality Act 1981 s40 / SIAC Judicial Review

UK Deprivation of Citizenship Law Guide 2026

Statutory grounds for Home Office cancellation or deprivation of British citizenship under Section 40 of the British Nationality Act 1981.

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Under Section 40 of the British Nationality Act 1981, citizenship can be deprived if obtained by fraud, false representation, or concealment of material fact, or if conducive to the public good.