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Values and Principles of the UK

The values of British society are based on:

ADecisions and policies made by the current elected government
BHistory, traditions and customs, protected by law and expectations ✓
CRecent laws and statutes passed by Parliament since the year 2000
DRegulations and directives made by the European Union since 1973

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is History, traditions and customs, protected by law and expectations.

British values are based on history and traditions and are protected by law, customs and expectations — they have developed over centuries.

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