Life in the United Kingdom test

The Life in the United Kingdom test is a computer-based test constituting one of the requirements for anyone seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen. It is meant to prove that the applicant has a sufficient knowledge of British life. The test is a requirement under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002. It consists of 24 questions covering topics such as British values, history, traditions and everyday life. The test has been frequently criticised for containing factual errors,[1] expecting candidates to know information that would not be expected of native-born citizens[2] as well as being just a "bad pub quiz" and "unfit for purpose".[3][4]

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  2. ^ "Theresa May 'planning changes to immigrant test". BBC News. 1 July 2012.
  3. ^ Radhika Sanghani (13 June 2013). "British citizenship test is just a 'bad pub quiz'". Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  4. ^ Justin Parkinson (13 June 2013). "British citizenship test 'like bad pub quiz'". Retrieved 1 July 2013.