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
- 1What is the government's role in ensuring a fair trial?
- 2Who should decide the severity of a criminal sentence?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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