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The citizenship ceremony and pledge

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People who are granted British citizenship are invited to attend a citizenship ceremony. This is an official event, often held by the local council, that marks the moment a person formally becomes a British citizen. It is a public and symbolic step rather than just a piece of paperwork.

At the ceremony, new citizens make a pledge in which they promise to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK. Many also give their loyalty to the country and affirm their commitment to its democratic values. The ceremony is a way of welcoming new citizens and recognising the responsibilities that come with citizenship.

It is worth knowing what does not happen at the ceremony. New citizens do not resit the Life in the UK Test, pay a fine or choose a new name. Those appear as wrong answers in the test. The key fact is that they make a pledge to respect the UK's rights, freedoms and laws.

Memory tip: New citizens pledge to respect the UK's rights, freedoms and laws at a ceremony.

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What do people do at a UK citizenship ceremony?

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  1. 1. What do people do at a UK citizenship ceremony?

    • Choose a new name
    • Make a pledge to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK
    • Pay a fine
    • Sit the Life in the UK Test again

    Correct answer: Make a pledge to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK

    At the ceremony, new citizens pledge to respect the UK's rights, freedoms and laws.

  2. 2. People granted British citizenship make a pledge at a citizenship ceremony.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. New citizens attend a ceremony where they make a pledge.

  3. 3. Which statement is correct?

    • At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge to respect the UK's rights, freedoms and laws
    • At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens must sit the Life in the UK Test again

    Correct answer: At a citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge to respect the UK's rights, freedoms and laws

    At the ceremony, new citizens pledge to respect the UK's rights, freedoms and laws.

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