Law & Rights
Individual Liberty
Individual liberty is one of the fundamental British values. It means that people in the UK are free to lead their lives and make their own choices, provided they act within the law and respect the rights of others.
Key facts
- ◆ People are free to make their own decisions within the law.
- ◆ It is one of the fundamental British values.
- ◆ Freedom of speech and freedom of belief are part of individual liberty.
- ◆ This freedom comes with a responsibility to respect others.