Quote:
"Because birth in the United Kingdom after 31 December 1982 does not automatically confer British citizenship, in some cases you may be asked for additional information and documentation to establish national status under the provisions of the British Nationality Act 1981 which came into effect on1 January 1983"
http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/kfile/Guidelinenotes.pdf |
That makes sense, what if you gave birth early while on holiday, should that make you British. Or if you were born here because your parents working in a foreign embassy etc etc.