Government of the United Kingdom

Government of the United Kingdom

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OrgNameGovernment of the United Kingdom
DescFormally referred to as Her Majesty's Government but more commonly referred to as simply the UK Government or the British Government, it is the central government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II of the British monarchy.

Terminology

Readers of these historical materials will encounter derogatory references to Japanese Canadians and euphemisms used to obscure the intent and impacts of the internment and dispossession. While these are important realities of the history, the Landscapes of Injustice Research Collective urges users to carefully consider their own terminological choices in writing and speaking about this topic today as we confront past injustice. See our statement on terminology, and related sources here.