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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@9PK59G610mos10MO
Yes, but only once such a test had been vigorously developed by testing it on natural-born citizens first to establish a baseline for what knowledge is actually necessary for every day life.
@9NZZK8C10mos10MO
We need to remove the link between immigration and citizenship. The idea of taking a test creates the concept that there is a link.
@9NZQCDF10mos10MO
It depends if they are asylum seekers or not, if they are skilled and coming here to work then yes, but if seeking emergency asylum. No.
@9LL49P912mos12MO
Stupid question as this is already a requirement of VISA and Indefinate leave to remain oh and fix the spelling please
@9JXKVVH1yr1Y
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.
We should not allow immigrants into the country, but for refugees, Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics
@9N7DJSF10mos10MO
No, a different test should of Britishness should be sought out for migrants who have been here a long while and wish to become citizens.
@9HTKK9V1yr1Y
Yes, but only that they know our customes, laws and regulations, and sign a decloration that they will adhere to them. I think a lie detector should be used during the test. That way, if they choose to break anything, they can be held accountable as they have read, understood and sighed the declaration to abide by our countries ways, and deception can be discovered during the test.
@9G5MCLJ1yr1Y
Yes, on basic topics but gradually increase the difficulty, and should test mathematical, analytical, worldly knowledge, ethics and understanding. It must be fair though, as most citizens wouldn't be able to pass, so make it so a British citizen would be able to answer well and pass.
@8JNC7DF 11mos11MO
Only in as much as it could lead to aiding integration and a ceremony that would signify acceptance into the national community
Yes it should be fairly simple but should put great emphasis on the laws and that they will be deported if they do not abide by this.
@953TDWB3yrs3Y
There shouldn’t be any non-European immigrants.
@9BL5C3M2yrs2Y
Language is most important and so is pronunciation. If being employed in this country people should be able to make themselves understood.
@99ZZ4V42yrs2Y
No, it should be a highly recommended option
@8D8DV8V5yrs5Y
Yes, but only after they have been given a free citizenship course.
@9B5XQCQ2yrs2Y
Yes but forgo the history, most citizens couldn’t pass it and it is ultimately (to a degree) unimportant.
@9994P732yrs2Y
No, they should be supported in integrating instead
@97VM6NC2yrs2Y
Should only have to pass a language test
@96SQ3BD2yrs2Y
Yes, if they are intending to stay and reside permanently.
@95GCPRV3yrs3Y
I think everyone should have to pass this test including citizens of the uk
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