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.*
英國社會建立在基本的價值觀與原則之上，所有居住在 UK 的人都應當尊重並支持這些價值觀。這些價值觀體現在英國公民或 UK 永久居民的責任、權利和特權之中。它們根植於歷史與傳統，並受到法律、習俗和社會期望的保護。英國社會絕不容許極端主義或偏執歧視。
英國生活的基本原則包括：
- 民主
- 法治
- 個人自由
- 對不同信仰和信念的包容
- 參與社區生活
公民宣誓
在入籍典禮上，新公民須宣誓維護這些價值觀。誓詞如下：
*「我將效忠 United Kingdom，尊重其權利與自由。我將維護其民主價值觀。我將忠實遵守法律，履行作為英國公民的義務與責任。」*
責任
基於上述基本原則，所有居住在 UK 的人都享有共同的責任與自由，我們期望所有居民都能予以尊重。
如果您希望成為 UK 的永久居民或公民，您應當：
- 尊重並遵守法律
- 尊重他人的權利，包括他人持有不同意見的權利
- 公平對待他人
- 照顧好自己和家人
- 愛護所居住的社區環境
自由
作為回報，UK 提供以下保障：
- 信仰與宗教自由
- 言論自由
- 免受不公平歧視
- 獲得公正審判的權利
- 參與選舉政府的權利
確認您已理解
- 英國社會價值觀的起源
- 英國生活的基本原則
- 永久居留所帶來的責任與自由
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
Translations are provided as a study aid only. The English version is the sole authoritative source.
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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