Since 2002 People seeking to apply for citizenship within the UK must pass the Life in the United Kingdom test. The test contains 24 questions and covers topics including British values, history, traditions and everyday life. To pass each candidate must receive answer 18 of the 24 questions correctly. 70% of candidates currently pass the test.
@Neversure2yrs2Y
Yes but ALL citizens should take it
@9HY5DZX4mos4MO
and what happens if a citizen born in the uk fails. are you going to take their passport away. Please think before using your keyboard
@8ZNL4RH2yrs2Y
No because I can’t say Worcestershire
@9LPXFDD1 day1D
I think yes bur the current one isn't good, I feel as if the citizenship test shoukd be to help people understand society of the UK and so to help them live e.g. with a mortgage or taxes
@9LPSDSM2 days2D
Yes, and so should existing british citizens, and it should cover more than just a basic understanding.
@9LP6YSQ3 days3D
If they're over the age of 16 they should be able to complete key GCSE level exams if not then they shouldn't be accepted.
@9LP4V7V3 days3D
Yes, but it should focus more on language and less on abstract history facts that most British people would not be able to answer.
@9LP498L3 days3D
Historical understanding should be very basic, but language and government should be understood at a good level
@9LNX8Q34 days4D
Yes, but focus more on being a good citizen, no littering, good community cohesion, speaking/learning English for whole family. History/government a bit irrelevant
@9LNG6MB4 days4D
Yes, but it should only cover basic language tests and the British Values, to ensure they understand how to fit into British society.
@9LN5DSN5 days5D
Yes, but only if it is a test that most citizens could pass and is based on readily available information.
@9LLVFK76 days6D
Immigrants should not be invited to live in our country to then live for free use all of our FREE Healthcare etc
Refugees should be provided with education on language and British Values (which are non-discriminatory) but with regards to history...risk of it being biased. Would be useful to provide information on politics to all citizens and immigrants!
@9LL49P91wk1W
Stupid question as this is already a requirement of VISA and Indefinate leave to remain oh and fix the spelling please
@9LJKSVD1wk1W
Yes, but only language and social values (i.e. diversity, respect regardless of gender, tolerance, etc.)
@9LHYMF82wks2W
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics, which the general population-at-large are able to understand, although a more advanced course on British life (constitution and parliamentary system) I'd necessary in order to be productive/participatory citizens.
@9LHDWQ72wks2W
History I would say is less important, but anyone migrating to the UK must have a competent standard of written and verbal English and we should not be providing free translation services at tax payers expense.
@9LGPFN82wks2W
Yes but it should be more relevant to daily life in the UK. Most UK citizens couldn't pass the existing test without research.
@9LGLJSV 2wks2W
Yes but with considerations for each individual circumstance and their willingness to learn about our country, culture and be a good citizen.
@9LF2SMH2wks2W
No but there should be screening donefor criminal bg and intent. Especially for people entering as refuges. Do they have savings. Are they working or making arrangements to work. Could probably ask basic questions on human rights and general western beliefs. Since that's where most clash is happening.
@9LBYB6Q3wks3W
Yes, but it should be relevant to living and working here. Not silly questions about history and celebrities.
Yes, and more than just a basic level of understanding, and also resources should be made available to citizens to ensure that they could also pass one.
@9LB57KS3wks3W
Not a test per say, perhaps more of a journal like jobs seekers does. "How are you settling?", "Have you found work?", etc.
@9L9VNWJ3wks3W
Yes they should they should also agree that they are entering a Christian Country and they can practice their religious beliefs but they can't abolish the Christian Faith.
@9L9RVS83wks3W
Yes but it should be much more relevant than the current test and should aid their integration into society
@9L7RS4P3wks3W
They should adopt our values and not expect to bring thier religons or prevoius laws with them.except our ways as I would when going to another country.
@9L63LS5 4wks4W
Yes, but purely from the stance that they can become citizens easier and better navigate life in a different country
@9L55SJ24wks4W
Yes but it should cover a basic level of understanding and spoken and written English with only basic levels of knowledge of British history and culture. I am familiar with some of the questions asked and know that British born adults would have problems answering many of them.
@9L2Q3GF1mo1MO
This is completely different depending on their reason for being here. Different jobs require different levels of knowledge, mainly language competence.
@9KZJBCN1mo1MO
No as it can be hard for those coming from countries who are currently in war and so we need to show them all the respect and help they can get. If we only let those in who "understand" us, then it's not fair for those who have been brought up in a completely different way from us.
@9KVTHMG1mo1MO
Yes but the current test is useless and non representative of British culture ands values the test should focus on understanding of laws appreciation of values such as human rights and knowledge of the English language.
@9KVTCS91mo1MO
Yes but people should be taught how to pass this test in a specialized education environment first. Then once they past they can become citizens.
@9KV7QKD1mo1MO
I think it should be about how they can contribute to our economy with tougher remits to ensure our over population of some areas doesn’t put unnecessary pressure on our services
@9KT2T531mo1MO
No, but immigrants should be given aid to understand these to not feel isolated in a different country
@9KSXJKFPlaid Cymru1mo1MO
Yes, particularly who won WW2. If they answer, UK or US they should be immediately removed to Rwanda as it is clearly USSR
@9KSXG6T1mo1MO
Yes with a basic language understanding and proof of willingness to work and to embrace British values.
@9KQLQMS 1mo1MO
Immigrants must learn to read, write and speak the language of the country they are integrating into. Learning and understanding the history should not be compulsory but should be advised or encouraged for a greater understanding.
@9KPVKB9Social Democratic2mos2MO
Yes, and all aspects of Citizenship should be part of the school curriculum in the uk for all citizens too!
No, but a be given an induction to provide a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government
@9KJSB7H2mos2MO
Only need to ask revelent questions because I know half of the Uk citiziens don't even know about Uk.
@9KH2CQ7 2mos2MO
Yes, but it should focus solely on major differences in law between their bative country, and the UK.
@9KDT86G2mos2MO
It’s not the knowledge that’s important, it’s presenting enough intent to pass. The Uk allows for dual citizenship unlike other nations. Instead of asking that you give up your prior citizenship they ask that you study a bit. Not crazy.
@9K8X94Y2mos2MO
It should test there understanding of the law and there speaking and understanding ability of the English speech.
@9K3CR9G2mos2MO
yes because if they cannot speak our language and understand what we say because otherwise they feel like outcasts because they cannot do anything
@9JXKVVH2mos2MO
Yes, but the questions should be entirely relevant to life within the UK as opposed to arbitrary nonsense most UK citizens would struggle to answer.
@9JWWF772mos2MO
The current migration citizenship test is completely irrelevant to our country. There should be one but a fully different, much more relevant one.
@9JRXTPS3mos3MO
A willingness to learn the language and the appropriate support to do so should be all that is required
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