Answer to Question 2 (9877)

Amendments to “Life in the UK: A Journey to Citizenship”

Page 28

Delete “The number of people migrating from these areas fell in the late 1960s....” till end.

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The number of people migrating from these areas fell in the late 1960s and early 70's because the Government passed new laws to restrict immigration to Britain, although immigrants from `old' Commonwealth countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada did not have to face such strict controls.

During this time, however, the UK was able to help a large number of refugees. In 1972 the UK accepted thousands of people of Indian origin who had been forced to leave Uganda. Another programme to help people from Vietnam was introduced in the late 1970's. Since 1979, more than 25,000 refugees from South East Asia have been allowed to settle in the UK.

In the 1980s the largest immigrant groups were from the United States, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand. In the early 1990s, groups of people from the former Soviet Union came to Britain looking for a new and safer way of life. Since 1994 there has been a global rise in mass migration for both political and economic reasons.

Page 31 Smoking

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Although cigarette smoking is slowly falling in the adult population, more young people are smoking, and more school age girls smoke than boys. From 1 October 2007 it is illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone under 18 years old. Smoking is generally not allowed in public buildings and work places throughout the UK.

Page 39 The Christian Churches

1^st paragraph - delete “In Scotland, the established church is the Presbyterian Church; its head is the Chief Moderator.”

Substitute “The Church of Scotland is Presbyterian, national and free from state control.  It has no bishops and is governed for spiritual purposes by a series of courts, so its most senior representative is the Moderator (chairperson) of its annual General Assembly.”

Page 39 Patron saints' days

Delete “There are also four public holidays a year called Bank Holidays. These are of no religious or national significance.”

Substitute “There are four `Bank Holidays' and four other public holidays a year (most people call all these holidays Bank Holidays). There are other public holidays in Scotland and Northern Ireland.”

(NB the last sentence can be left out if there is insufficient space)

Page 104

New Section under section on Contacting the Police

The Fire Service

The fire service (known in some areas as the fire and rescue service) can often help with fire safety and fire prevention. This includes giving advice about what to do if there is a fire, how to make a fire escape plan for you and your family and advice on fire hazards in the home. In some areas there are free home fire safety checks and the fire service might also be able to fit smoke detectors, especially for the elderly. For further information contact your local fire service (the number is in the telephone book under `Fire') or go to www.fire.gov.uk

Pages 84 and 85 Hours and time for children at work

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Hours and time for children at work

In the UK there are strict laws to protect children from exploitation and to make sure that work does not get in the way of their education. The earliest legal age for children to do paid work is 13, although not all local authorities allow this. There are exceptions for some types of performance work (including modelling) when younger children may be allowed to work. Any child under school leaving age (16) seeking to do paid work must apply for a licence from the local authority. Children taking part in some kinds of performances may have to obtain a medical certificate before working.

By law, children under 16 can only do light work. There are particular jobs that children are not allowed to do. These include delivering milk, selling alcohol, cigarettes or medicines, working in a kitchen or behind the counter of a chip shop, working with dangerous machinery or chemicals, or doing any other kind of work that may be harmful to their health or education.

The law sets out clear limits for the working hours and times for 13 - 16 year old children. Every child must have at least two consecutive weeks a year during the school holidays when they do not work. They cannot work:

There is no national minimum wage for those under 16.

The local authority may withdraw a child's licence to work, for example where a child works longer hours than the law allows. The child would then be unable to continue to work. An employer may be prosecuted for illegally employing a child. A parent or carer who makes a false declaration in a child's licence application can also be prosecuted. They may also be prosecuted if they do not ensure their child receives a proper education. You can find more information on the TUC website, www.worksmart.org.uk

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Children at work