The Values and Principles of the UK
British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support. These values are reflected in the responsibilities, rights and privileges of being a British citizen or permanent resident of the UK. They are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations. There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance.
The fundamental principles of British life include:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life
The Citizenship Pledge
As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge to uphold these values. The pledge is:
*'I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.'*
Responsibilities
Following from the fundamental principles are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK and which we expect all residents to respect.
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should:
- 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
Freedoms
In return, the UK offers:
- 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
Check that you understand
- The origin of the values underlying British society
- The fundamental principles of British life
- The responsibilities and freedoms which come with permanent residence
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
British 사회는 United Kingdom에 거주하는 모든 이들이 존중하고 지지해야 할 근본적인 가치와 원칙 위에 세워졌습니다. 이러한 가치들은 British citizen 또는 United Kingdom의 영주권자가 가지는 책임, 권리 및 특권에 반영되어 있습니다. 이는 역사와 전통에 기반하며 Law, 관습 및 기대에 의해 보호됩니다. British 사회에 extremism이나 intolerance가 설 자리는 없습니다.
British life의 근본적인 원칙은 다음과 같습니다:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- 다른 신앙과 신념을 가진 이들에 대한 Tolerance
- Community life에 대한 참여
The Citizenship Pledge
Citizenship ceremony의 일부로, 새로운 시민들은 이러한 가치들을 수호할 것을 맹세합니다. 그 서약은 다음과 같습니다:
*'나는 United Kingdom에 충성을 다하고 그 권리와 자유를 존중할 것입니다. 나는 그 democratic 가치들을 수호할 것입니다. 나는 그 law를 성실히 준수하고 British citizen으로서의 의무와 책무를 다할 것입니다.'*
Responsibilities
근본적인 원칙에 따라 United Kingdom에 거주하는 모든 이들이 공유하며 모든 거주자가 존중하기를 기대하는 책임과 자유가 따릅니다.
United Kingdom의 영주권자나 시민이 되고자 한다면, 다음을 지켜야 합니다:
- Law를 존중하고 준수하기
- 타인의 의견에 대한 권리를 포함하여 타인의 권리를 존중하기
- 타인을 fairness하게 대하기
- 자신과 가족을 돌보기
- 자신이 거주하는 지역과 환경을 돌보기
Freedoms
그 대가로 United Kingdom은 다음을 제공합니다:
- 신념과 religion의 자유
- Speech의 자유
- Unfair discrimination으로부터의 자유
- Fair trial을 받을 권리
- Government 선거에 참여할 권리
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- British 사회의 근간이 되는 가치들의 기원
- British life의 근본적인 원칙
- 영주권과 함께 따르는 책임과 자유
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
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British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support. These values are reflected in the responsibilities, rights and privileges of being a British citizen or permanent resident of the UK. They are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations. There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance.
The fundamental principles of British life include:
- Democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Participation in community life
The Citizenship Pledge
As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge to uphold these values. The pledge is:
*'I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.'*
Responsibilities
Following from the fundamental principles are responsibilities and freedoms which are shared by all those living in the UK and which we expect all residents to respect.
If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should:
- 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
Freedoms
In return, the UK offers:
- 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
Check that you understand
- The origin of the values underlying British society
- The fundamental principles of British life
- The responsibilities and freedoms which come with permanent residence
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
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