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What are British Values?
What are British Values?
British Values are a set of values that the government has identified as things we need to actively promote so that everyone can be prepared to live life positively within modern Britain.
The British Values are:
Democracy - Democracy means having the right to have your voice heard in a culture based on freedom and equality.
Rule of Law - This means that there are rules that help build a safe, secure and happy environment to live and work in.
Individual liberty - This is the protection of everyone’s rights and freedoms in British society.
Mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, and for those without faith - This refers to the understanding that everyone has different beliefs and values, and respecting their right to them.
What does it mean to be British?
What does it mean to be British?
Great Britain (GB) is the island made up of Scotland, England and Wales.
The United Kingdom (UK) is formed of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The UK is in Europe but is not part of the European Union (EU).
The Republic of Ireland (RoI) is NOT part of the UK or GB.
You can click this link to find out more about different people’s ideas on what it means to be British.
Lots of people think about this differently, so there is no right answer! You might have been born here, or your family might have historically always lived here, or you could have been born somewhere else and come to feel like the UK is home. Either way, the British Values are there to keep you safe and happy whilst you live in Britain.
What is democracy?
What is democracy?
What is Democracy? This interactive tool is a great way to learn about the benefits of democracy and why it is one of our British Values.
Chatham House - The Importance of Democracy Find out more about democracy and why it is crucial to a just and free society.
Video link: Fundamental British Values - Democracy
What is the rule of law?
What is the rule of law?
What is the Rule of Law? This interactive tool facilitates an exploration of the Rule of Law as part of the British Values.
World Justice Project - What is the Rule of Law? Find out more about the Rule of Law, including what it covers and why it is so important.
Video link: What is Rule of Law Video
What is individual liberty?
What is individual liberty?
What is Individual Liberty? This interactive tool allows you to explore the concept of Individual Liberty and find out how this benefits us and society.
How do we demonstrate Individual Liberty? This poster explores how we can demonstrate Individual Liberty within our communities.
Video link: Find out more about individual liberty
What is mutual respect and tolerance?
What is mutual respect and tolerance?
What is mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs? This interactive tool is great for learning more about why we should display mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs, and how this can benefit us as individuals.
Video link: Find out more about mutual respect
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