Justice, Law, and the Citizen · Justice & Ethics
The Civil and Criminal Courts
Understanding the hierarchy of the courts and the different burdens of proof required in legal proceedings.
Key Questions
- 1What is the government's role here in ensuring equal access to legal representation?
- 2Who should decide the facts of a case: a jury of peers or a professional judge?
- 3What rights are in tension during a high profile criminal trial?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Citizenship - The Legal System and the Courts
Year: Year 11
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Justice, Law, and the Citizen
Period: Justice & Ethics
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