I hope they put a bit in with regard to speaking the English language
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| Author: | Brummie Cabbie [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | New British 'Fit and Proper' Test |
Citizenship test 'to be rewritten' Theresa May believes the UK citizen test places too much emphasis on the practicalities of daily living in Britain Sunday, 1 July 2012 The test taken by foreign nationals who wish to become British citizens is to be rewritten by the Government, according to reports. Immigrants will have to learn the first verse of the national anthem and be tested on key historical facts as part of the overhaul designed to place a greater focus on the nation's culture and past, The Sunday Times said. A new handbook, expected to be issued in the autumn, will be issued to prospective citizens and form the basis of the modified 45-minute exam all aspiring British citizens must pass. It will tell immigrants the UK is "historically" a Christian country with a "long and illustrious history" and include sections about key battles as well as British inventions, discoveries and culture. A section on the Queen will also be included, with would-be-Britons also expected to memorise the profiles of famous artists, writers and playwrights such as William Shakespeare. The Life in the United Kingdom test was originally introduced by Labour in 2005. But Home Secretary Theresa May believes it places too much emphasis on the practicalities of daily living in Britain rather than the country's history, according to the newspaper. She is understood to have scrapped sections dealing with claiming welfare payments, borrowing money and the Human Rights Act. A Home Office spokesperson said: "Putting our culture and history at the heart of the citizenship test will help ensure those permanently settling can understand British life, allowing them to properly integrate into our society. Source; http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/ ... 79489.html |
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| Author: | toots [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New British 'Fit and Proper' Test |
I hope they put a bit in with regard to speaking the English language
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| Author: | cabby john [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New British 'Fit and Proper' Test |
Quote: It will tell immigrants the UK is "historically" a Christian country with a "long and illustrious history..............and include sections about key battles ............Why?Quote: Immigrants will have to learn the first verse of the national anthem .........Ahh! a wise move that one, as you never know if one day they might want to play for the National side  Quote: A new handbook, expected to be issued in the autumn, will be issued to prospective citizens and form the basis of the modified 45-minute exam all aspiring British citizens must pass. If I remember it correctly.....................my exam to become a Cabby - took longer  Quote: A Home Office spokesperson said: "Putting our culture and history at the heart of the citizenship test will help ensure those permanently settling can understand British life, allowing them to properly integrate into our society. Roughly translated and looking into the spin.......................it means - you have to understand as to how the establishment works
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| Author: | gusmac [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New British 'Fit and Proper' Test |
Quote: Immigrants will have to learn the first verse of the national anthem but not the racist second verse What a crock o sh*t. The UK has subjects, not citizens. |
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| Author: | Nidge2 [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 6:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New British 'Fit and Proper' Test |
toots wrote: I hope they put a bit in with regard to speaking the English language They'll have to get round this first. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/ ... -jail.html |
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| Author: | wannabeeahack [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New British 'Fit and Proper' Test |
It wont get passed, the human rights and "stamp out racism" brigade (usually THE most racist of all groups) will object and get legal aid to fight it |
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| Author: | grandad [ Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New British 'Fit and Proper' Test |
gusmac wrote: Quote: Immigrants will have to learn the first verse of the national anthem but not the racist second verse What a crock o sh*t. The UK has subjects, not citizens. I bet you love the 4th verse that is seldom mentioned. Lord, grant that Marshal Wade, May by thy mighty aid, Victory bring. May he sedition hush, and like a torrent rush, Rebellious Scots to crush, God save the King. |
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