YOUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY
Becoming a British citizen or settling in the UK brings responsibilities but also opportunities. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in their community. This section looks at some of the…
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES
Britain has a long history of respecting an individual’s rights and ensuring essential freedoms. These rights have their roots in Magna Carta, the Habeas Corpus Act and the Bill of…
RESPECTING THE LAW
One of the most important responsibilities of all residents in the UK is to know and obey the law. This section will tell you about the legal system in the…
THE UK AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
THE COMMONWEALTH Commonwealth Flag The Commonwealth is an association of countries that support each other and work together towards shared goals in democracy and development. Most member states were…
THE GOVERNMENT
THE PRIME MINISTER Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson The Prime Minister (PM) is the leader of the political party in power. He or she appoints the members of the cabinet…
THE BRITISH INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM
THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH DEMOCRACY Democracy is a system of government where the whole adult population gets a say. This might be by direct voting or by choosing representatives to…