Are police obliged to obey the law?
- Yes, always✓
- Yes, except when investigating a difficult case
Answer: A — Yes, always
The police force is a public service that helps and protects everyone, no matter what their background or where they live. Police officers must themselves obey the law. They must not misuse their authority, make a FALSE? statement, be rude or abusive, or commit racial discrimination. If police officers are corrupt or misuse their authority they are severely punished.
About this question
This is a free practice question from the Respecting the law topic in the Government & Law of the UK chapter. Questions cover the laws residents are expected to know and keep — criminal and civil law, the police, and the duties that apply to everyone regardless of background.
The real Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions and a 45-minute time limit, and you need 18 correct to pass. Practising a topic at a time is the quickest way to find the areas that still need work.