when an individual or a group who tries to persuade someone in Parliament to support a particular cause or change a law

a group of members of a legislative body chosen to investigate and report on specific issues or topics

a meeting held by an MP in their constituency to give people an opportunity to meet them and discuss matters of concern

a proposal for a new law or change to an existing law introduced by a member of a legislative body who is not part of the government

How can citizens change the law?

Citizenship

What is speaking truth to power?

How do grassroots campaigns operate?

What tools are used by human rights defenders around the world?

Do all tools for challenging injustice work for all campaigns?

How can I challenge injustice?

Pupils consider a diverse range of case studies to develop their understanding of how and why people challenge injustice in their communities.

What tools can we use to challenge injustice in our communities?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Physical illness or injury, medical procedures, blood.

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of serious mental health issues including eating disorders, self-harm, suicide or attempted suicide, or the aftermath of such an event.

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

What is this describing? A proposed law under consideration by parliament.

a group or individual trying to persuade Parliament to change a law

MPs or Peers that investigate and report on specific issues

a meeting where an MP listens to local people's concerns and issues

Match the words with the correct definition.

Which lobbying group aimed to ban private possession of handguns?

Only MPs and Lords can suggest changes to laws.

People must join a political party to be heard.

People can raise awareness, lobby MPs, or support campaigns.

Only government ministers can propose new laws.

Which of the following best shows how people can influence laws in the UK?

Lauren Backler went to her MP, Caroline Ansell, during a surgery to ask for help for which issue?

The Scottish Independence Referendum Act 2021

The National Minimum Wage (Scotland) Act 2021

Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021

The Scottish Public Transport Modernisation Act 2021

Which law was passed after Monica Lennon MSP's Private Members' Bill?

a person or group that defends or maintains a cause or proposal

someone who listens to other people’s problems

a person who agrees with all government decisions

a campaign started by national politicians or leaders

a government programme run in local areas

a campaign led by a political party from Parliament

Which grassroots campaign promotes community, health, and wellbeing?

Put the stages of a grassroots campaign in the correct order.

What grassroots campaign in 2013 led the High Court to reverse the government’s decision?

How can citizens change the law?

Lesson outcome

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