A matter of identity By Christopher Wood This article was first published on October 31, 1981 The passage of the British Nationality Bill through Parliament has proved an emotional issue for Hongkong, sparking off fears that the Colony is sliding into political limbo. As Hongkong-born British subjects lost their right of residence in the United Kingdom back in 1962, the strength of feeling against the legislation has surprised many, including probably the British Government. But such a view...
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‘Identity crisis’: UK passes British Nationality Bill in 1981 – SCMP archive
The bill completed its journey through parliament on October 30, 1981, and redrew nationality laws impacting then-colonies, including Hong Kong
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