I have previously written about the complexities of British Nationality law and the importance of the date; 1 January 1983 (after 1982):
Born IN the UK BEFORE 1983?
You are a British citizen.
Born IN the UK AFTER 1982, i.e. on or after 1 January 1983?
If one of your parents was at the time of your birth either a British citizen or settled in the UK, you are a British citizen.
These are the basic principles introduced by the British Nationality Act 1981.
But what if you were born OUTSIDE THE UK AFTER 1982?
If:
(a) One of your parents was a British citizen otherwise than by decent by birth in the UK, you are a British citizen.
(b) One of your parents registered or naturalised as a British citizen before your birth, you are a British citizen.
These are by no means the only way to be or to become a British citizen. I will in a later contribution deal with: British citizenship; subsequent generations?
Daniel Dippenaar 30 January 2019