British Values

Exploring British
Values & Democracy

From political parties to monarchs, the United Kingdom is rich with

history and cultural identity. Discover the values embedded in the

country's democratic structures and the efforts underway to

preserve them.

by Glenn

Coley

The Rule of Law

The Foundation of

Justice

Using the resources in

Classroom: Learn about the

critical role the rule of law

plays in democracy, how it

protects citizens' rights and

freedoms, and its

implications for society.

To Defend and to

Serve

Understand how the UK's

legal system and law

enforcement uphold the rule

of law and how the judiciary

ensures accountability and

transparency in the country's

governance.

A Fair Trial for

All
Explore how the British legal

system values the

presumption of innocence,

provides legal representation

for all, and how it navigates

the complexities of diversity,

language, and

communication in court

proceedings.

Individual

Liberty

1

The Power of
Freedom
Learn about the importance of

individual liberties in democratic

societies, the balancing act between

freedom and responsibility and what

it means for both people and the

government.

2

Right to
Protest

Discover how the UK protects the

fundamental right of individuals to

protest and the laws that govern

protest, including how the

government balances this right with

the need to maintain public safety.

3

Civil Liberties

Understand how the UK values and

protects human rights, including

privacy, family life, and freedom of

speech, and the role played by

parliamentarians and the judiciary in

these matters.

Mutual Respect and Tolerance

The Heart of

Democracy

Understand how mutual

respect and tolerance are

fundamental to democracy

and how British society

prioritizes values such as

diversity, inclusion, and

social justice.

Tackling Extremism

Learn how the UK takes a

multi-pronged approach to

combating extremist views,

from preventative

measures to rehabilitation

and the role played by the

wider public in building

resilient communities.

Building Bridges

Discover how British society

promotes interfaith dialogue,

the value of religious education

in schools, and the ways in

which religious leaders can

provide perspective and

support to individuals and

communities of different faiths.

Democracy in Action

Parliamentary Democracy

Local Government

Learn how the parliamentary system works,

from how laws are made and how political

parties work, to the role played by Members

of Parliament and the role of the monarch.

Discover how local democracy works, from the

role of councils and mayors, to the services they

provide and how they work to improve the lives of

citizens in their communities.

Challenges to British Values & Democracy

Importance of Free Press

Understand the value of an independent and

accountable press as a cornerstone of

democracy, and the challenges posed by the

rise of fake news and digital media.

Keeping Elections Free and Fair

Explore the challenges facing electoral

systems, the measures taken to protect the

integrity and transparency of election

processes, and the role played by civil society

organizations and international observers in

ensuring free and fair elections.

The Future of British Values &

Democracy

1

Importance of Education

Understand the role that education plays in building democratic citizens, and

strategies for empowering individuals to participate more fully in democracy.

2

Civic Engagement

Explore the importance of active citizenship and engagement in local, national and

global contexts, and the ways in which online platforms amplifying democratic

voices.

3

Technological Innovation

Discover how technology is transforming the way democracy works, from e-voting

and citizen-led initiatives to the ways in which social media is changing patterns of

communication and political participation

Preserving & Promoting British Values

& Democracy

Pride in Our Flag

Explore the cultural and

historical roots of the Union

Jack, how it symbolizes and

expresses the values and

identity of British culture, and

how it has evolved over time.

Uncovering Our Past

Discover the landmarks and

monuments that have

shaped British history, the

hidden stories and

remarkable individuals that

they celebrate, and the ways

in which public interpretation

and commemoration shapes

our collective memory.

Building Bridges

Understand how British society

fosters cross-cultural dialogue

and partnership, both within its

own borders and abroad, from

partnerships in international

development and cultural

exchange to initiatives promoting

global cooperation and

sustainability.