the reason or explanation for why something is done or believed

the process of examining something in detail, breaking it down into its parts to understand it better

choosing to give time to help others, usually without being paid

fairness as a result of the application of a law, usually by a judge, in society

Deliberate discussion - Should all citizens take part in the legal system?

Citizenship

Pupils consider a range of roles within the legal system, explore what rights citizens have within the justice system and what influence they can have on the law.

How can we play a part in the legal system?

they may not understand complex legal issues

What is a potential disadvantage of involving juries in legal cases?

Why might special constables face challenges in serious situations?

What is one advantage of having magistrates in the legal system?

Which is **not** a ground rule in a deliberate discussion?

What should pupils be able to choose their level of during a deliberate discussion?

Put the stages of crafting a response in a deliberate discussion into the correct order.

journalists and news outlets sharing the message positively

MPs and parties willing to act on the issue

data, experts or real-life stories used in the campaign

Match the success factors for when citizens have successfully changed the law with their correct descriptions.

Which of the following was a key reason the campaign to raise the minimum age of marriage to 18 in the UK was successful?

it ensures that the campaign stays in the public eye over time

it is only needed if political support is missing

What role does perseverance play in a successful law change campaign?

Which class B drug, that has been legalised either recreationally or for medical use in other countries, do some campaigners wish to see legalised in the UK?

True. Citizens can play a part in the legal system.

Partially true. Citizens can play a part, but must be over 21.

Partially true. Citizens can play a part, if they have a law degree.

False. Citizens cannot play a part in the legal system.

Which answer best describes this statement: Citizens can play a part in the legal system.

Order the words to complete the definition for the word 'influence'. The power to affect or ...

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Deliberate discussion - Should all citizens take part in the legal system?

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.