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Justice, Law, and the Citizen · Spring Term

Juries and Lay Magistrates

Investigate the role of juries in criminal trials and the function of lay magistrates in the justice system.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the arguments for and against the use of juries in criminal trials.
  2. Compare the role of a jury with that of a professional judge.
  3. Evaluate the contribution of lay magistrates to the local justice system.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - The Justice SystemGCSE: Citizenship - Juries and Magistrates
Year: Year 11
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Justice, Law, and the Citizen
Period: Spring Term

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