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.
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@9PMV4CG 9mos9MO
Yes, but the test should be about understanding cultural norms and integrating, not a prove how British you are test.
@9LBYB6Q12mos12MO
Yes, but it should be relevant to living and working here. Not silly questions about history and celebrities.
@9JN9DWD1yr1Y
If they have escaped from something like war or poverty they should be able to stay unconditionally but if they have come on their own terms then they should be required to take the citizenship test
@9LWPBLG11mos11MO
No. Most immigrants already have a better understanding of the country's language, history, and government than most British citizens do.
@9H76PD41yr1Y
Just speaking enough English to participate in society, we should also pay for those English lessons.
@9GP87HF1yr1Y
Yes, but only to confirm that they accept all fair and respectful views and customs represented in the UK as we are proudly diverse. Any risk of bringing over harmful practices such as FGM and amongst middle eastern families should be mitigated
@8SXQ2WB4yrs4Y
Yes, but also reform the citizenship test to make it more accurate.
@8SNLZ3R4yrs4Y
It should focus on ethics, morals and behaviour (how we conduct ourselves)
@8QM43PG4yrs4Y
Yes, the topics should ONLY be the English language, government in the UK, democracy and human rights.
@8QD9LSH4yrs4Y
They should know basic UK history, some famous people but not too much. It would be boring if everyone was the same.
@8C73LNR5yrs5Y
Yes, unless they are seeking asylum
@9994P732yrs2Y
No, they should be supported in integrating instead
@98WFS89Plaid Cymru2yrs2Y
Yes, and encourage all UK citizens to work towards sitting the test, with a wide knowledge of all 4 nations in the UK in order to understand the cultural differences.
@97VYXZ7Liberal Democrat2yrs2Y
It should be a test of understanding law and the way we live our lives, this giving them an understanding of this.
@93Z64JN3yrs3Y
Yes, but update the citizenship test
@92QQHYJ3yrs3Y
Language courses should be offered/ recommended to give people the best chance of settling in and finding employment, but these should not be mandatory
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