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No place for extremism

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Tolerance and respect for others are at the heart of British values. Because of this, there is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance. The UK welcomes people of many different backgrounds, faiths and opinions, and this only works if everyone treats others with respect.

Respecting others includes respecting their rights and their opinions, even when you strongly disagree with them. You do not have to share another person's views, but you are expected to accept their right to hold those views. Trying to silence others, or treating them with hostility because of who they are or what they believe, goes against British values.

In the test, extremism and intolerance are always treated as things society rejects, never as things that are encouraged or required. If an option suggests that extremism is part of British values, or that people who disagree should be silenced or treated with hostility, it is the wrong answer.

Memory tip: British values reject extremism and intolerance; respect others even when you disagree.

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British values include tolerance, and there is no place in British society for extremism.

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No place for extremism: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. British values include tolerance, and there is no place in British society for extremism.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. Tolerance is a core British value, and extremism and intolerance have no place.

  2. 2. What is the British view on extremism and intolerance?

    • They are required by law
    • There is no place for them in British society
    • They are part of British values
    • They are encouraged

    Correct answer: There is no place for them in British society

    British values reject extremism and intolerance; there is no place for them in society.

  3. 3. How are people in the UK expected to treat those whose opinions they disagree with?

    • With respect
    • With hostility
    • By silencing them
    • By reporting them to the police

    Correct answer: With respect

    People are expected to respect the rights and opinions of others, even when they disagree.

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