Registration of an adult as citizen of the United Kingdom and colonies

Title
Registration of an adult as citizen of the United Kingdom and colonies
Description
The British Nationality Act 1948 confirmed the right of all subjects of the British Empire including West Indians to migrate to the UK. British West Indians who settled in Britain were called to register to clarify their status in 1962, 1971 and 1981 as immigration and nationality laws changed. But these calls were not clear or widespread.
Location
London, England
Date
February 3, 1970
Collection
The ‘Windrush’ Scandal
Source
Item provided courtesy of Guyana SPEAKS
Rights
Permission for reproduction provided courtesy of Guyana SPEAKS.

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Item Number
39