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The Values and Principles of the UK Cheat Sheet (DRAFT) by

The values and principles of the UK.

This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.

Citizen's Pledge

"I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and will respects 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."

About The Fundam­ental Values and Principles

- Foundation of our society
- Must be respected and promoted by all
- Reflected in our rights and respon­sib­ilities
- Based on history and tradition
- Protected by UK laws, customs and social expect­ations

The 5 Fundam­ental Principles

1. Democracy
2. Rule of Law
3. Individual Liberty
4. Tolerance
5. Community Partic­ipation

Democracy

- Rule by the people (majority rule)
- Elect repres­ent­atives to govern
- Accoun­tab­ility
- Parlia­mentary system
- All citizens 18 and above can vote
- Electoral processes must be fair and impartial
- Industrial revolution (new social classes demanding involv­ement in politics)
- Wars (suffr­age­ttes)
- Magna Carta (1215) - no one is above the law
- Reform Act (1832) and Equal Franchise Act (1928) - gave more people the vote
- Repres­ent­ation of the People Act (1969) - everyone over 18 could vote

Rule of Law

- Everyone subject to same laws
- Order, rights and justice
- Fair legal processes
- Impartial courts (separ­ation of powers)
- Magna Carta (1215) - no one is above the law

Individual Liberty

- Freedom to live as you wish, within the bounds of the law
- Freedom of expression
- Freedom of belief­/re­ligion
- Freedom to marry who you want
- Right to privacy
- No unnece­ssary government interf­erence
 

Tolerance

- Multic­ultural society
- Respect = inclusion and social harmony
- No extremism, discri­min­ation or intole­rance

Community Partic­ipation

- Social harmony
- Mutual respec­t/s­upport
- Community events, voting, volunt­eering

The Balance That Holds Everything Together

It's not always easy to find the balance between rights and respon­sib­ili­ties. Think about it as a scale that should always be balanced to maintain social harmony. If the scale tips to either side, people start to react negati­vely.

Examples of Rights and Respon­sib­ilities

Rights
Respon­sib­ilities
- Freedom of religion and belief
- Respect and obey laws
- Right to a fair trial
- Respect others
- Free speech
- Take care of yourself
- Privacy
- Take care of your family
- Voting (citizens)
- Take care of where you live
- Running for office
- Do not engage with extremist ideologies
- Safety