people living together in an ordered community

the institution of government in the UK; it comprises of three parts: the House of Commons, the House of Lords and the monarch

the group of people with the authority to govern a country; in the UK, the government is chosen and led by the Prime Minister (PM)

a proposed law under consideration by Parliament

How are laws made?

Citizenship

Who enforces the law?

What is the difference between criminal and civil law?

How does the youth justice system work?

What is sentencing?

How does the law apply to young people?

Pupils learn how laws are made and enforced and about the purpose and types of punishment.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the legal system?

rules, usually made by Parliament, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

the act of making sure rules, laws or agreements are followed or carried out

refers to the function or responsibility that someone or something has in a particular situation, system or organisation

law that deals with disputes between individuals or groups; there are civil courts which award damages (a money payment)

law that deals with individuals who break the law and seeks to punish an offence, because the offender has broken laws that Parliament has stated that we must all obey

an act or behaviour that violates a law and is punishable by the legal system

a formal legal institution where disputes are heard and resolved, and where justice is administered according to the law

a judicial officer who hears cases in a lower court, typically dealing with more minor offences

a person who has violated a law, regulation, or rule and is subject to legal or disciplinary punishment

the punishment that a judge or magistrate decides someone should be given after they have been convicted of a crime

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

actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people to achieve an aim

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the legal system?

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