Citizenship and Diversity Assignment 1

Over these years, citizenship and diversity have grown in importance as concepts in the protective
services. It is important that we are aware of the rights that citizenship gives to an individual and the
impact that these rights might have on the protective services called upon to protect us, who may
potentially breach these rights in the course if their duties. In this report sect I will describe what a
good citizen is, the personal qualities they might have and the activities they might undertake and
look at the benefits of good citizenship to the protective services and to the society. I will describe
some key features of society such as, multiculturalism, democracy, the rule of law, security, and
identify influence citizenship and steps involved.

Key features of society

Multiculturalism: The view that cultures, races, and ethnictics, particularly those of minority groups,
deserves special acknowledge of their difference within a dominant political culture.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/multiculturalism
Multicultural communities of people are seen as people of different races, family and cultural
characteristics, and states of belonging to certain countries living together in the same community.
In multicultural communities, people retain, pass down, celebrate, and share their cultural way of
life, languages, art, traditions, and behaviours.
Democracy: Democracy is a system of government in which laws, policies, leadership, and major
undertakings of a state or other polity are directly or indirectly decided by the “people,” a group
historically constituted by only a minority of the population
https://www.britannica.com/topic/democracy
In a representative system or country where leaders are chosen by votes, every vote has an
explanation of why something works. No unreasonable restrictions can apply to anyone trying to
become a representative, and the freedom of able to be pick or able to participate people who
lawfully live in a country or state.
Rule of law: the mechanism, process, institution, practice, or norm that supports the equality of all
citizens before the law, secures a nonarbitrary form of government, and more generally prevents the
arbitrary use of power.
https://www.britannica.com/topic/rule-of-law
In its simplest form, the rule of law means that “no one is above the law.” For the rule of law to be
effective, there must be a state where all things are equal under the law, clearness honesty of law,
an independent to judges and the court system and access to legal fix.
National security: National security is the ability of a country’s government to protect its citizens,
economy, and other institutions.
https://www.thoughtco.com/national-security-definition-and-examples-5197450
Originally conceived as a protection military attack, national security is widely understood to include
non- military dimension, such as the security from terrorism, minimization of crime, money-based
security, energy security, related to surrounding conditions or the health of the earth security, food
security, and computer security.
Society: people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws,
traditions, and values
Becoming a UK (United Kingdom) citizen
There are many ways of defining what a citizen is. A citizen is a member of a political community or
state, such as a country like the UK (United Kingdom). The country or state you live in may
determine which key aspects lead to citizenship such as:
 Your place of birth
 Your family backgrounds
 Where you live
 Whether you are a taxpayer
 Whether you are eligible to vote in elections
 Whether to work
 Whether you are a student
 What community activities you take part in
 What organisations you are members of.

Not everyone living in a country can be legally a citizen of that country, and eve those born there
may not be a citizen of that country due to their parents’ non- existence.

There are two ways of looking at the term citizen. The most common way is being a legal citizen this
is when you have all the requirements to claim nationality in a particular country and have the right
to live there. For example, one of the ways to become a British citizen is if one of your parents is a
British citizen. Another example is if a person has lived in Britain for the first 10 years of their life.
Not just anyone can become a British citizen there are clear rules about who can live permanently in
the UK and who cannot.

Another way of looking at what the term citizen means is being a moral and political citizen. This is
about how a person should behave in their communities and society in general. In this definition
being a citizen refers to behaviour that is respectful and helpful to the community; this could include
things such as checking in on elderly neighbours, picking up litter, volunteering for charity work or
becoming involved in local politics.

Legal view of citizenship

To become a British citizen, the UK border agency has clear guidelines on how to proceed. Most
countries have their specific set of rules regarding who can and cannot apply for citizenship. It is
within the rights of British citizens to live in the UK permanently and be able to leave and return at
any time. There are six types of British citizenship:

Type Details
British citizen People who gained British nationality because
they relate to the UK, I.e.
 Being born in UK
 Their parents were British
 They have registered to be a British
citizen
 They have applied to become a British
citizen
This is the only group of people who have the
rights to live permanently in the UK and enjoy

British dependent territories citizens (BDTC)
British Overseas citizen (BOC)
British Nationals (overseas) (BNO)
British Protected persons (BPP)
British subject
freedom of movement throughout the EU.
People who live in dependent British colonies,
e.g.
Gibraltar
British Virgin Islands
these are territories that the UK still has
responsibilities for.
These are groups of people who have a
connection with the UK because they lived in a
former British colony that is now independent
People from Hong Kong were given the chance
to acquire this status as many were unhappy at
the thought of losing British nationality when
Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997.
Individuals who had a connection with a former
British protectorate. This is an overseas
territory that Britain used to protect, such as
the country of Brunei.
Individuals who were British subjects under the
1948 British nationality act were allowed to
keep their status under the 1981 act. Applies to
citizens of Eire and India which had strong links
to the UK.

Applying for British citizenship

If you do not fall into one of the categories above for example you may have settled here because of
work or as an asylum seeker you can still apply for British citizenship. There are two main ways to do
this: registration and naturalisation.

Registration. This is way of becoming a British citizen if you already have some connection with the
UK, such as being a British overseas citizen or a British protected person. You can also register if your
previously given up British citizenship and want to have it back.

Naturalisation. Individuals who have no connection with the UK, including people from Ireland and
the commonwealth nations, must apply for a certificate of naturalisation. To qualify for a certificate,
you must have lived legally in the United Kingdom for five years and

 Be 18 or over
 Be a sound mind
 Be a good character
 Have a sufficient knowledge of English, Welsh, or Scottish Gaelic
 Stay connected with the United Kingdom.

Also, you can apply for naturalisation if you are married to a British citizen and have lived in the UK
for three years.

Protective services view of citizenship

The protective services define moral and political citizenship in much the same way as everyone else
does but different aspect of citizenship is important to specific protective services, such as diplomacy
to the BTP (British Transport Police). Usually these definitions revolve around:

 Community involvement
 Taking responsibility for safety of the environment and others
 A commitment to continually develop life skills
 A positive attitude that welcomes challenges
 Respect for equality and diversity
 An interest in wider society
 A commitment to making society a better place for all citizens

Although the armed services and emergency services perform different tasks in society, their
definitions of citizenship are similar. All of them require active citizens to fulfil the above criteria; it is
important that the services set a good example of citizenship to civilians due to the power and
influence they have. May young people aspire to join the uniformed service and competition for a
career can be fierce, so you must remember that you will have a much better chance of being
recruited if you are an active citizen.

Case study: British Transport Police (BTP)

The BTP has responsibility for policing Britain railways infrastructure. They deal with well over 100,
000 offences each year, including all major crimes, such as murder and rape, and minor crimes, such
as graffiti and theft. The BTP also deals with specific railway issues such as trains being obstructed,
the transport of sport fans and issues of managing safety on tracks and at stations. The force has
over 2800 officers and almost 1500 support staff in seven operational areas. The key citizenship
qualities they look for in potential recruits are:

 Diplomacy
 Respect for diversity
 Decisiveness
 Flexibility versatility
 Determination
 Personal responsibility and discretion
 Effective communication skills
 Excellent interpersonal skills
 Teamwork
 Good sense and balanced judgement
 Personal responsibility

The British transport police is primarily focused on ensuring the safety and security of the transport
system. They might describe citizenship in terms of promoting responsible behaviours, adherence to
laws, and cooperation to maintain a safe and efficient public transport environment.

Understanding UK communities
To understand UK communities, finding their dynamic shaped by part of history, geography and
demographics. To cities and villages in the UK is a patchwork with identities. Learning local traditions
and going into society fabric, highlighting how communities are add for a complete understanding.
Demographic changes
These are changes to the makeup of a population over the time. In the UK, the office for national
statistics (ONS) monitors these changes through population surveys such as the national census.

Census 2021
Every 10 years, the UK conducts a national census, like the one in 2021 to collect detailed data on
demographics and housing, providing valuable insights into the population's composition and
characteristics. The census ask question about you, your household, and your home. In doing so, it
helps to build a detailed snapshot of our society. Information from census helps the government and
local authorities to plan and fund local services, such as education, doctors’ surgeries, and roads.

On 28th June 2022 they published the first results from Census 2021 for England and Wales. The
results included rounded populations and household estimates for England and Wales, for local
authorities.

Population and household estimates, England, and Wales: census 2021, unrounded data

1. Main points:
This update provides unrounded population and household estimate, by sex and single year of age.
The accompanying data are providing at even more detailed geographies down to output areas
where possible.
On senses day, 21 March 2021, the size of usual resident population in England and Wales was over
59,000,000 (over 56,000,000 in England and over 3,000,000 in Wales); this was the largest
population ever recorded through a census in England and Wales.
There were over 30,000,000 woman (51.0% of the population) and over 29,000,000 men (49.0%) in
England and Wales

https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/populationandmigration/
populationestimates/bulletins/populationandhouseholdestimatesenglandandwales/
census2021unroundeddata

Migration
Migration in the UK can be changes by economic factors.

Job opportunities: people often consider moving to areas that ave job markets or industries, and
within the UK this also mostly translates into a move towards a urban areas that offer a more diverse
lot of employment opportunities by areas like technology, finance, healthcare and creative
industries.

Cost of living: people sometimes point in the cost of living when making decisions. Some choose to
move not just on job lot but also on the looks of areas with lower living cost or better standard of
living. This depends of their finances which leading them to look for places when their income can
give a higher quality of life which is included like affordable houses, until it’s costs and day to day
expenses

Industry shifts: changes in important industries like agriculture and tourism ares like Devon and
Cornwall leads people to think of moving in for batter job opportunities. These industries change
people might be motivated to find more easy and quick employment elsewhere shaping a migration.

Urbanisation: citified with a busy areas and lots of facilities of then becomes hubs for economic
activities. They make more people looking for better jobs with a higher pay and an improved
lifestyle. Urban living is engaging not just for many job options but also for the chance to improve in
ones career and earn more and enjoy an better quality life.

Wind-rush generation
The wind rush generation which is the Caribbean migrants decided to river in the UK, particularly on
the ship wind-rush. These people from these countries were invited to help to build post war Britain
and Help labour shortage. Most of them came from countries form British commonwealth. But
unfortunately, some people from the wind-rush generation had to deal difficult challenges which is
included hard proving their immigration place. This problem increased when that was revealed that
some of them against having the rights to liv in the UK.

Importance of active citizenship

Active citizenship is important that creates a sense of responsibility and participation in the
community or society. Here are some key points why active citizenship is important.

 Civic participation: Active citizenship mostly shows being learned about issues and joining a
civic activity like voting, community events and also public talking.
 Social changes: active citizens have to play a important role in support for social and political
problems that can lead to rebuild and improve policies and more a more inclusive society.
 Community development: joining in a local community project responsible to the
development and wellbeing of the community and it helps to local challenges and creates a
shared of responsibility.
 Critical thinking: active citizenship makes people to think critically about problems,
questions rules when necessary and make decisions.
 Cultural diversity: engaging with people from variety of backgrounds making a
understanding of tolerance and cultural exchange.
 Responsibility for the environment:active citizenship take to environmental responsibilities.
People who actively in sustainable practices contribute to a healthier world.
 Social cohesion: by participating in community life by helping people build social cohesion
and sense of belonging. This also strengthens the society and making a supportive
environment.

Active citizenship is the essential of a active and growing society, where people all contribute to the
experience of their communities>
Role of active citizenship
Active citizenship goes above just being there which includes participating in the community and
staying informed and volunteering. Citizens play a important role in making a healthier and more
active democracy and solving social issues for the wellbeing of the society. Other example for an
active citizenship.

 listen to others' ideas and offer their own ideas.

 participate in things like public meetings, social groups, committees, councils.
 help their society by doing good to help others.
 help their neighbours.

Active citizenship can give to community engagement with the police In many ways, for example
neighbourhood watch programs allow citizen to actively look and report any suspicious activities,
promoting partnership with law enforcement. Community policing enables citizens to voice
concerns, share insights, and work together with police to tell local issues. Volunteering for actions
like crime prevention workshops or youth mentor programs strengthens between citizen and police
making a partnership in controlling community safety.

Moreover, through actions like neighbourhoods cleaning up, local projects and also social activities
which makes citizens actively work towards a more efficiency of their community. This also shared
effort by not only improving the physically environment but also creating a supportive community.

With community cohesion, active citizenship also helps building trust along people and making a
character of cooperation. When people feel a fell of belonging and participate in the wellbeing of the
community. It's also added to a simpler and more balanced social environment. So far, the impact of
active citizenship in a community cohesion is deep with creating stronger and more societies where
individuals are dressed in each other welfare.

Task 2
Role of organisations and human rights in policing
Organisations and human right both play a important role by shaping good and just policing
practices. Organisation, whether governmental or non are responsible for creating policies,
guidelines and training programs that ensure law enforcement operate inside the area of human
rights basis.

Key features of human rights and legal rights

Human rights: they are treated fixed to all people by love of being human. They are not accepted by
any legal or political but are also seen as an important right based on human equality. Human rights
are often sometimes as universal, accepting to everyone with nationality, ethnicity, religion or any
other backgrounds. Human right can also consider basic, meaning they cannot be surrendered or
taken away any situations.

Legal rights: collect from specific laws, regulations or any legal systems that build by government or
any other advisors. Legal right can also chance upon legal area of a specific person. They also can
range across different countries. Unlike all human rights, legal rights can be created or lift through
changes in legislation or legal legislation.
Responsibilities of individuals, society and the devon and Cornwall public service
Promoting inclusivity
Individuals
 Vigilance: going to a safety by being vigilant and being familiar of their surroundings. Also
reporting suspicious activities or incidents helps build the community safety.
 Inclusivity: respecting diversity and promoting inclusivity in the community creating a sense
of belonging. Treating other with respect and creating a safer and more connected
environment.

Society
 Community engagement: public meets it responsibility by through community. This also
includes creating open communications notice concerns, and agreeing on projects that
strengthens overall well-being.
 Education: promoting understanding and education on inclusivity and safety issues helping
to create an area that understands and values diversity, reducing instance of discrimination
or bias.

Devon and Cornwall police service

 Community policing: the police service engages with the community, buildings relationships
and addressing problems quickly. Community policing strategies includes officers working
closely with people to understand needs.
 Training programs: the police service ensure that the officers see training programs focused
on advancing skills, diversity and inclusivity. This adds them to navigate diverse
communities.

In summary, individuals go through alerts and inclusivity, playing a role in creating community
engagement and education. the Devon and Cornwall police service engages in community policing
and training to ensure safety and well-being while promoting inclusivity. This effort creates a safer
and more include environment for people.

Promoting diversity
Individual
 Vigilance and cooperation: people make a contribution to protection by being vigilant and
cooperative. Looking out for worries or incidents directly improves the general security of
the network.
 Respect for diversity: respecting and joining variety daily activities creating a sense of
inclusivity, to the nicely being of all people nearby communities.

Society
 Community programs: societal responsibility met thru the development of community
applications that promotes range and inclusivity. These may also circle cultural occasions,
instructional initiative, and attention campaigns.
Devon and Cornwall service
 Diversity training: the police service setup diversity training for the officers, making sure they
are sure with the knowledge and skills to interact easily with people from different
backgrounds.
 Community liaison: actively engaging with diverse communities through community liaison
officers helping build trust and understanding, creating a clear relationship between the
police and the local people.
 Cultural competence: creating cultural competence in the police ensuring that officers are
keen to the needs and concerns of different communities, contributing to safety and
wellbeing.

People, society and the Devon and Cornwall police all add to ensuring safety and wellbeing by
creating an environment that value diversity. This includes proactive training to understand,
appreciate the diverse backgrounds inside the local community.

Promoting human rights

Individuals
 Respect human dignity: people promote human rights by treating other with self respect.
Respecting the rights of the community members to a safer and more peaceful environment.
 Reporting violations: taking actions reporting human rights violations or example of
unfairness ensures that he person plays a role bringing up the rights of everyone in the
community.

Society
 Advocacy and awareness: responsibilities involves advocating for human rights principles
and bringing up awareness in the community. Understanding of human rights creates a
culture of respect and inclusivity.
 Support system: creating a support systems for people in society, such as people of
discrimination or abuse, helping to ensure their safety and wellbeing while controlling their
human rights

Devon & Cornwall Police Service

 Training programs: the police service spend in training programs that educate offices about
human rights. This ensures that they understand the importance of the right of people
maintaining public safety.
 Community policing: engaging with the community by going into community policing
strategies that helps the police service to build trust and address concerns, ensuring that
they are seen as a protector of human rights.

People contribute through respecting and reporting and plays a role in advocacy and support, and
the Devon and Cornwall police service make sure the human rights are protected by through training
and community engagement. This effort also creates a safer and more rights respecting environment
for people