Justice and the Legal System · The Legislative Process
Police Powers and Accountability
Investigating the balance between maintaining public order and protecting individual civil liberties.
Key Questions
- 1Where should the line be drawn between security and privacy?
- 2How should the police be held accountable for their actions?
- 3What rights are in tension during a police search?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Citizenship - The Legal System in the UKKS3: Citizenship - Police Powers and Accountability
Year: Year 7
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: The Legislative Process
Suggested Methodologies
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