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What to be able to answer
- Tell whether an example is a responsibility or a right/freedom.
- Recall the five responsibilities expected of permanent residents and citizens.
- Recall the five rights and freedoms the UK offers.
- Watch the wording around opinions, the environment, fair trial, and elections.
Learn
What's expected and what's offered
Flowing from the fundamental principles are responsibilities and freedoms shared by all those living in the UK. If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen, you should accept five responsibilities; in return, the UK offers five rights and freedoms. Those who do not respect the law should not expect to be allowed to become permanent residents.
Responsibilities you accept, freedoms you receive
Decide whether each example is a responsibility you accept or a freedom the UK offers.
You should
Responsibilities
- Respect and obey the law
- Respect the rights of others, including their right to their own opinions
- Treat others with fairness
- Look after yourself and your family
- Look after the area in which you live and the environment
In return, the UK offers
Rights and freedoms
- Freedom of belief and religion
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom from unfair discrimination
- A right to a fair trial
- A right to join in the election of a government
Do not mix up
Looking after the local area and environment is a responsibility, not a right.
Freedom from unfair discrimination is a right/freedom, not just a general value.
The election wording is broad: a right to join in the election of a government.
Practise
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