Values and principles: study guide for the Life in the UK Test (United Kingdom)

British values, rights, responsibilities and the law in daily life.

This guide gathers the 10 key points of the topic. Read them, cover the answer and try to recall it; then practise in the app.

1. Which of these is a fundamental British value?
   Democracy and the rule of law. British values include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. view question
2. What does 'the rule of law' mean?
   Everyone, including the government, must obey the law. Under the rule of law, no one is above the law. Laws are made by Parliament and applied equally by independent courts. view question
3. Which of these is a responsibility of everyone living in the UK?
   To obey the law. Everyone in the UK must obey the law. Voting is a right, not a legal duty, and jury service is a civic duty only if you are called. view question
4. Which of these is a legal right in the UK?
   Freedom of speech within the law. People in the UK have freedom of speech, of religion and of peaceful assembly, within the limits of the law (for example, no incitement to hatred or violence). view question
5. What should you do if you are called for jury service?
   Take part, unless you have a good reason to be excused. Jury service is a civic duty. Most adults on the electoral register can be called. Jurors listen to evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty. view question
6. How old must you be to vote in a UK general election?
   18. The voting age for UK general elections is 18. In Scotland and Wales, 16-year-olds can vote in devolved elections. The government has announced plans to lower the general-election age to 16, so check the current rule. view question
7. What is the minimum age to buy alcohol in the UK?
   18. You must be 18 to buy alcohol, buy tobacco or vapes, and to gamble. Drinking in a pub with a meal at 16–17 has special rules. view question
8. What should you do if you see a crime happening?
   Report it to the police. Report crimes to the police. In an emergency call 999; for non-emergency matters call 101. view question
9. Which number do you call in an emergency in the UK?
   999 or 112. 999 and 112 both reach emergency services (police, fire, ambulance, coastguard). 111 is the NHS non-emergency health line. view question
10. What does the Equality Act 2010 protect people from?
    Discrimination based on protected characteristics. The Equality Act protects against discrimination because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation, among others. view question

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