Test 28 — Life in the UK Test Practice
About Test 28 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)
Test 28 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.
Life in the UK Test 28
Which of the following is NOT classified as a criminal offence in the UK?
Correct Answer: Unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace
In the UK, criminal offences are matters prosecuted by the state, while civil matters are disputes between individuals or organisations.
Unfair dismissal or discrimination in the workplace is a civil matter handled by Employment Tribunals — not a criminal offence.
By contrast, smoking in public places (certain enclosed spaces), carrying a weapon, and selling or buying drugs are all criminal offences that can result in prosecution in criminal courts.