Life in the UK Practice Test 5

People convicted in a UK court can usually appeal to a higher court, which reviews the conviction or sentence.

New citizens may invite guests, such as family and friends, to attend the ceremony and share the occasion.

Citizenship ceremonies usually include a speech by a local dignitary, such as a mayor or council leader, welcoming the new citizens.

The dignitary's speech at the ceremony focuses on what it means to be a British citizen and welcomes the new citizens into the community.

The Equality Act 2010 protects characteristics including gender reassignment and race, along with age, disability, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Eye colour and height are not protected characteristics.

Age, disability and race are all protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Eye colour is not protected.

British values include tolerance and mutual respect: people with different customs and beliefs are welcomed, even when their way of life is unfamiliar.

Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic, so refusing housing to someone because of it is unlawful discrimination.

Refusing a service to someone purely because of their age is age discrimination, which equality law generally forbids in services. Discounts and age checks for restricted products are lawful.

Assistance dogs are a vital aid for their owners, and turning them away is unlawful discrimination against a disabled person under equality law.

Marriage and civil partnership are protected characteristics in employment, so treating a worker less favourably because of their civil partnership is unlawful discrimination.

Race and religion or belief are protected characteristics, so refusing someone a home because of their race or a hotel room because of their religion is unlawful discrimination. Discounts for older customers and identity checks for age-restricted films are lawful.

Religion or belief is a protected characteristic, so refusing someone a service because of their religion is unlawful discrimination.

Tolerance means accepting and making room for people with different faiths and beliefs: timing a team lunch so a colleague fasting for Ramadan can join, and offering a patient food that meets her faith's requirements, both show it. Asking a family to hide its customs does the opposite, and refusing someone a room because of their religion is unlawful discrimination, not tolerance.

British society is founded on tolerance and fairness, and there is no place in it for extremism or intolerance — including racist behaviour in sport.

Learning about and respecting festivals from different faiths encourages tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.

Choosing less polluting transport is one practical way of meeting the responsibility to look after the area in which you live and the environment.

Saving water and energy at home is part of the responsibility to look after the area in which you live and the environment.

Concerns about extremist activity that could harm others should be reported to the police, who can assess the risk and act on it.

New citizens are normally expected to book and attend their citizenship ceremony within three months of being told their application was successful.

Pregnancy and maternity are on the Equality Act 2010 list of protected characteristics, alongside age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marriage and civil partnership.

Freedom of assembly and freedom of speech mean that people in the UK may take part in peaceful demonstrations to express their views.

Citizenship ceremonies are local events organised by the local authority; certificates are presented locally, not by the King in person.

Knowing the charge and the evidence against you, and having the chance to prepare a defence, are core parts of the right to a fair trial.