Foreigners in UK may have to vow allegiance to British values

February 20, 2015 21:26

Foreigners who want to work, study or do business in Britain would have to pledge allegiance to so-called "British values" if proposals being mulled by the UK government are adopted as part of counter-terrorism measures.

A draft report ordered by UK Home Secretary Theresa May is aimed at tackling visitors with extremist ideas such as hardline preachers who seek to radicalise followers in Britain.

"We want to make clear to those seeking to visit, work or study in the UK, and those granted protection, that they need to abide by and respect British values throughout their stay in this country," the report was quoted as saying by 'Financial Times'.

"We will make British values an integral part of applying for a visa," the report said.

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