UK Passes British Nationality Bill in 1981, Sparking Identity Fears in Hongkong
SCMP archive: The 1981 British Nationality Bill sparked fears in Hongkong over identity, political limbo and the status of British subjects.
The passage of the British Nationality Bill through Parliament became an emotional issue in Hongkong, sparking fears that the Colony was sliding into political limbo.
The article by Christopher Wood was first published on October 31, 1981.
The strength of feeling against the legislation surprised many, including probably the British Government.
That reaction came despite the fact that Hongkong-born British subjects had lost their right of residence in the United Kingdom back in 1962.
The legislation therefore exposed continuing concerns over identity and status in Hongkong, even after those subjects no longer held that right of residence in the United Kingdom.
Source: South China Morning Post
Frequently asked questions
What did the British Nationality Bill pass in 1981?
It passed through the United Kingdom Parliament.
How did the bill affect Hongkong?
It sparked fears that Hongkong was sliding into political limbo and exposed concerns over identity and status.
When did Hongkong-born British subjects lose their right of residence in the United Kingdom?
They lost that right in 1962.
When was the article about the bill first published?
It was first published on October 31, 1981.
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