Justice and the Legal System · Justice and Ethics

Criminal Justice and the Courts

An overview of how the UK court system functions from Magistrates to the Supreme Court.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role in ensuring a fair trial?
  2. 2Who should decide the severity of a criminal sentence?
  3. 3What rights are in tension when protecting the public versus the accused?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Citizenship - The Justice SystemKS3: Citizenship - Courts and the Law
Year: Year 8
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice and Ethics

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