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This is where several different cultural and ethnic groups are within a society.

For an example of multiculturalism this can be shown through the UK as we are a diverse country that accept different ethnic groups.

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This is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of state, usually through elected representatives.

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This is a political idea that all citizens and institutions in a state or community are accountable to the same laws.

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This is who you are, the things you enjoy doing and what makes you you.

An example of this is if you were born in Scotland and grew up there you would have a Scottish accent which makes part of your identity and part of you.

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This can be defined as the fact of not stopping or changing something or the maintenance of continuous action and self consistent detail (google definition).

An example of continuity is within the services they are able to carry out their role without making faults or mistakes that could cause injury to themselves or civilian life but they will follow set rules and procedures that don't change.

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This can be defined as the way in which things or groups are organized.

An example of this can be the UN (united nations) as they are organized by having 6 main bodies which make up the UN but each body plays a different role to be able to solve certain situations and problems.

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People with different ethnicity's usually stay together depending on the circumstances. As certain ethnicity's get grouped together through their beliefs as to what they believe is right. For example Muslim's believe certain animals to be sacred so would not eat them. Compared to someone who does not consider animals to be sacred and would eat whatever.

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Citizenship is a person's legal status as a legal member of a sovereign state (highest authority over territory) or as a member of a nation.

If you are from the UK you would have a British citizenship and you have a right to live in the UK meaning the country cannot refuse you entry or deport you if you were not originally from the UK.

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(definition from google) The practise or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders or sexual orientations.

An example of diversity would be a school that accepts anyone for who they are and is not just strictly conformed to either one race or gender.

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This is a legal bond between a person and their state, this of which is obtained from either naturalization or birth.

If you were born in the UK you would have a UK citizenship therefore making you a legal citizen.

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What is the composition of our local community (Wigan) and the national community ?

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What is the composition of our local community (Wigan) and the national community ?

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95.5% of people in Wigan are white, 1.6% people are Asian,

1.3% people are mixed.

63% are Christian

30.15 have no religion

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Population of England and Wales was 56.9 million in the 2021 sensus

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This is bringing a community together and being able to share the values (e.g. British values). This would mean they would have equal opportunities and their different backgrounds and circumstances are appreciated and they would not be discriminated for or be treated differently due to them.

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The ways in which you would become a legal citizen withing the UK is one that is through naturalization applications. You must meet the required requirements :

be over 18 yrs old

be of "good character"

continue to live in the UK

pass the life in the UK test ( this is a computer based test for someone who is seeking to become a British citizen)

meet the English language requirements ( an English qualification or a degree that taught or researched in English)

Have been in the UK at least 5 years and have indefinite leave to remain

Spent no more that 450 days outside the UK during those 5 years

Spent no more than 90 days outside the UK in the last 12 months

Have not broke any immigration rules

info from https://rvssolicitors.co.uk/services/immigration/british-citizenship/british-nationality-naturalisation/

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For many UK immigration visa holders, getting British nationality is the culmination of many years of hard work and sacrifice. It is a dream come true.

Becoming British gives you access to living and working in the UK without any restrictions and worry that these rights will laps if you stay away from the UK for too long.

We understand how stressful this process can be and how important it is for you to succeed at the first attempt. With immigration and nationality fees soaring year by year, a failed application is not only an emotionally taxing outcome but also can be financially burdening. Let our experienced immigration lawyers help you succeed.

How RVS Solicitors Can Help You Apply For British Citizenship

At RVS Solicitors, we understand how important it is for you to gain British Citizenship, and we will advise you from the beginning of your visa application how to best achieve your goal.

With your case being handled by our expert team of British nationality lawyers, you can rest assured that all the technicalities of successfully applying for British citizenship and the complex legal issues that often surround British nationality are taken care of.

The in-depth knowledge of the process of our specialist British Nationality lawyers, and our commitment to understanding you and your circumstances will enable us to submit an application that gives you the very best chance of success.

Our expert immigration law team can assist a wide range of applicants in their naturalisation application. We have helped numerous individuals in acquiring British Citizenship, irrespective of which category they come from. In particular, we have a wealth of experience in dealing with applicants coming from:

Frequently Asked Questions About British Citizenship Applications

British nationality is your ultimate link to the UK. Those who gain British nationality can travel in and out of the country freely and can work and live in the UK without restriction. British nationals can also vote, obtain a passport and access public funds.

At RVS Solicitors we can advise and represent clients on all six different types of British nationality:

British citizenship

British Overseas Territories citizen

British overseas citizen

British subject

British national (overseas)

British protected person

To become a British citizen through naturalisation, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

be over 18 years

be of 'good character'

continue to live in the UK

pass the Life in the UK Test

meet the English language requirements

have been in the UK for at least five years and have Indefinite Leave to Remain or an EEA Permanent Residence Card

spent no more than 450 days outside the UK during those five years

spent no more than 90 days outside the UK in the last 12 months

have not broken any immigration rules

Statute does not define the requirement of 'good character'. The Good Character: National Policy Guidance, states that an applicant will not normally be judged to be of good character if any of the following apply:

they have not respected and/or are not prepared to abide by the law, e.g. they have been convicted of a crime, or there are reasonable grounds to suspect (i.e. it is more likely than not) they have been involved in crime

they have been involved in or associated with war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide, terrorism, or other actions that are considered not to be conducive to the public good

their financial affairs are not in appropriate order, e.g. they have failed to pay taxes for which they are liable

their activities are notorious and cast serious doubt on their standing in the local community

they have been deliberately dishonest or deceptive in their dealings with the UK government

they have assisted in the evasion of immigration control

they have previously been deprived of citizenship

Factors such as having a criminal conviction will not automatically bar a person from obtaining British Citizenship; however, Home Office guidance states "a person who has not respected and/or is not prepared to abide by the law is unlikely to be considered of good character".

For instance, if you have received a custodial sentence of 12-months or less, you will not be considered eligible for British Citizenship until seven years have passed since the end of your prison term.

If you have been found guilty of a crime, but a non-custodial sentence has been given (i.e. a fine or community sentence), your application for British Citizenship will not be considered until three years have passed.

Similarly, if you have lived in the UK as an overstayer at any point in the past 10 years, or even have been in the UK as an EU national, but failed to meet the relevant requirements of that time (ie being a qualified person, having a Comprehensive sickness insurance where relevant etc), you are likely to face a refusal, unless strong representations are made in support of your application.

If you are in doubt about whether you will pass the 'good character' requirement, please come and talk to us. Our team has dealt with numerous matters that had elements of complexity due to Character requirement.

We understand life is not always black and white, and that oftentimes things can derail from the initial plan. Our expert immigration solicitors can quickly establish your position and can write a detailed, persuasive covering letter to the Home Office explaining your situation.

If you are the spouse of a British citizen, the same eligibility requirements which are outlined above apply for gaining British Citizenship.

However, instead of only being able to apply after residing in the UK for at least 12 months following your grant of Indefinite Leave to Remain, you will be able to apply as soon as you have the settled status, provided you meet the rest of residential requirements.

Furthermore, as a spouse of a British National, you will not be required to show residence in the UK for five years, you will be eligible to apply for British Citizenship relying in three years residency only.

You must show that you have not spent more than 270 days outside the UK in those three years.

British citizenship ceremonies are not compulsory; however, many people like to take part to celebrate their naturalisation.

Ceremonies are organised by local councils and there is one likely to be near you. You can invite two guests, and the cost is £80. If you're not living in the UK, you can ask to have your ceremony at the embassy or consulate in the country you're living in.

At RVS we understand the complex mechanisms that make an application for British citizenship successful. Our in-depth knowledge of the process, and our commitment to understanding you and your circumstances will enable us to submit an application that gives you the very best chance of success.

We are a modern, progressive, efficient law firm that gets positive results while respecting your valuable time. Where we differ from most traditional law firms is that we tailor our services to your immigration law needs.

Not only do we provide a bespoke service, we care for the lives of our clients, and their families, and we do everything we can to make the process as easy as possible.

To this end, you will have our direct contact information, and we will always make ourselves available to speak to you, if you have a question, would like an update, or would like to discuss any other matter.

With us managing your case, you can relax in the knowledge that we will handle all of the matters of your case and that it is in the best possible hands, allowing you to focus on your life, business, studying, and/or family.
To find out more about how we can assist you with obtaining British Citizenship or other British nationality matters, please contact our London office on 020 3372 5125 or complete our online form to make an appointment.
To read more about similar issues please visit our blog or read on how we have helped others in similar circumstances by visiting our success storie s

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To be a good citizen you would abide by laws, you would pay your taxes and vote. You would also show traits of having respect for others and their property.

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Active citizens will listen to others' ideas instead of being self centered and only believing what they have to say for themselves. They would also partake in helping out their society. This could be taking part in activities in your town or raising money for local charities.

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What is needed to prove legal citizenship ?

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What is needed to prove legal citizenship ?

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A passport, as this will identify your basic name, age and date of birth but also provide your citizenship status. A birth certificate as this will indicate what nationality you are and when and where you were born. Also a certificate of Naturalisation which follow requirements on what is needed to become a legal citizen of which ever country.

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This is as a citizen you understand all sides of the issue, you are able to understand why things are the way they are, and you are open minded to diverse opinions. This means you have not got a closed mind and only want your opinion and views to be heard and that you are accepting to other peoples opinions towards their beliefs.

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What is meant by the term discrimination

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What is meant by the term discrimination

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Discrimination can be defined as acting on your prejudice. It is an extremely disrespectful act to do as it can range between being racist, homophobic or insulting someone's beliefs towards their chosen religion.

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This would be being direct and intentional towards another person. It can either be direct face to face or within social media and would be targeting someone because of their skin color, their religion or their beliefs.

An example of direct discrimination would be a landlord not letting you rent an apartment as he thinks you are gay. as this will be direct by perception due to sexual orientation which is a protected characteristic under the equality act.

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This is the legal term which describes situations when policies, practice's or procedures are put into place that appear to treat everyone equally but in reality they are less fair towards someone with a certain protected characteristic.

An example of indirect discrimination would be a company deciding not to hire a parent who has a disabled child.

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What factors influence diversity within our community?

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What factors influence diversity within our community?

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The ethnic backgrounds within a community can influence massively as there is a variety of different ethnic groups within a community.

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Barriers in discrimination towards moral citizenship 

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Barriers in discrimination towards moral citizenship 

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This would be if a certain individual had a protected characteristic and were not to be treated fairly. If someone was to try enter the country through leaving a country not deemed safe for them and was refused entry.

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How does local and national diversity impact the protective services and the work they conduct?

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How does local and national diversity impact the protective services and the work they conduct?

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Local and national impact the protective services by the fact all ethnic groups are rightfully allowed to join a service. They would not get turned away due to their skin color or because of their sexual orientation.

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Responsibility for the immigration process in The UK 

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Responsibility for the immigration process in The UK 

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The home office is responsible for all aspects of control of the UK border and of the entry and stay of foreign nationals who require leave (permission) to enter and remain in the UK.

What enforcement is utilized in the UK? Immigration enforcement is utilized to keep anyone not meant to be in the country out.

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Throughout the pandemic have central government or worldwide organisations made changes to legislation ?

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Throughout the pandemic have central government or worldwide organisations made changes to legislation ?

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Things changed, the ability to travel was removed, the ability to freedom was stripped away. As they restricted you towards a small bubble of people. As covid was fast spreading people where put into lockdown where you could not of left. It led to the streets being empty and every one inside their homes. This created problems as people started mass purchasing's when going shopping.

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How has the equality for all been impacted UK regions and the borders?

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How has the equality for all been impacted UK regions and the borders?

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Are equal opportunities in society important and how does this influence community cohesion ? 

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Are equal opportunities in society important and how does this influence community cohesion ? 

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They are important as they build trust within a community and they will allow people with different beliefs or opinions be listened too.

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How does volunteering benefit society?   

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How does volunteering benefit society?   

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It allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place.

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How does being an active citizen add value and support to our society?

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How does being an active citizen add value and support to our society?

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They listen to others' ideas and offer their own ideas. They may visit social groups, committees and councils. They help by acting out and helping their society by doing good to others. They will also help their neighbors.

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Why is active citizenship so important when considering citizenship, diversity and community cohesion?

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Why is active citizenship so important when considering citizenship, diversity and community cohesion?

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As they are wanting to build trust within and between communities. This would show they are respecting peoples beliefs and and that shows them that they are diverse. They show the importance of community cohesion in making a community accessible to equal opportunities.

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The consequences of a lack of active Citizenship throughout the diverse communities and the impacts this would have for issues with citizenship, diversity and community cohesion.

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The consequences of a lack of active Citizenship throughout the diverse communities and the impacts this would have for issues with citizenship, diversity and community cohesion.

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The consequences of doing this would be there lack of trust in one another which would break the communities. Being shown lack of diversity which could start up racist and derogatory words being said.

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Examples of how the UK economy through immigration and other causes 

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Examples of how the UK economy through immigration and other causes 

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Taxes to be paid directly, such as income tax and national insurance on purchases.

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How does integration, assimilation, isolation and ethnocentricity impact our society?

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How does integration, assimilation, isolation and ethnocentricity impact our society?

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Isolation can lead to self-isolation and social distancing. Leading to depression caused by lack of activity or exercise.

Integration allows bringing together various ethnic groups and more consistent values and practice's. Assimilation can lead to depression, loss of identity, homesickness and even mental illnesses. Ethnocentricity often leads towards incorrect assumptions about others' behavior's based on your own norms, values and beliefs.

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What does equality mean and how does it benefit our society

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What does equality mean and how does it benefit our society

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Equality means everyone is treated the same so know one is treated un fairly than someone else even if it is because of their Ethnic backgrounds or not. Being equal will benefit society as it shows everyone has a chance of accomplishing something they want to do.