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Rights of residents

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Living in the UK gives people a set of important rights and freedoms that the law protects. These include freedom of belief and religion, freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination, the right to a fair trial, and the right to take part in electing a government. Being able to list these rights is a common test point.

Each of these freedoms has a clear meaning. Freedom of speech lets you express your views openly. Freedom of belief and religion means you may follow any faith, or none, without being punished for it. A fair trial means that if you are accused of a crime your case is heard properly, and freedom from unfair discrimination means you cannot be treated worse because of who you are. The right to elect a government is your share in the country's democracy.

Watch out for false "rights" in the questions. There is no right to avoid paying taxes, to ignore court orders or to break the law. Those are wrong answers designed to test whether you really understand what a genuine right in the UK is.

Memory tip: Rights = freedoms: belief, speech, fair trial, no discrimination, a vote.

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Which of these is a right enjoyed by people in the UK?

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Rights of residents: questions, answers and explanations

  1. 1. Which of these is a right enjoyed by people in the UK?

    • The right to avoid taxes
    • The right to break the law
    • Freedom of speech
    • The right to ignore court orders

    Correct answer: Freedom of speech

    Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in the UK.

  2. 2. Which statement is correct?

    • People in the UK may be tried without any evidence
    • People in the UK have the right to a fair trial
    • Only certain religions are allowed in the UK
    • Free speech is banned in the UK

    Correct answer: People in the UK have the right to a fair trial

    The right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms protected in the UK.

  3. 3. The right to take part in the election of a government is a right enjoyed by people in the UK.

    • True
    • False

    Correct answer: True

    True. Taking part in electing a government is one of the rights of people in the UK.

  4. 4. Select TWO rights enjoyed by people in the UK.

    • Freedom from paying any tax
    • Freedom from unfair discrimination
    • Freedom to break court orders
    • Freedom of belief and religion

    Correct answer: Freedom from unfair discrimination and Freedom of belief and religion

    Freedom of belief and religion, and freedom from unfair discrimination, are rights in the UK.

  5. 5. Which of these is a freedom that comes with living in the UK?

    • The right to a free house
    • The right to a fair trial
    • The right to ignore the law
    • The right to avoid jury service

    Correct answer: The right to a fair trial

    The right to a fair trial is one of the freedoms of living in the UK.

  6. 6. Which statement is true?

    • People in the UK may be punished for holding their own beliefs
    • People in the UK have freedom of speech

    Correct answer: People in the UK have freedom of speech

    Freedom of speech and freedom of belief are rights enjoyed by people in the UK.

  7. 7. Which of these is NOT a right enjoyed by people in the UK?

    • The right to a fair trial
    • The right to avoid paying taxes
    • Freedom of speech
    • Freedom of belief and religion

    Correct answer: The right to avoid paying taxes

    Avoiding taxes is not a right. Free speech, freedom of belief and a fair trial are rights in the UK.

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