the legal authority given to police to maintain order, prevent crime and protect the public

What are rights in relation to the police?

Citizenship

Why do we need laws and where do they come from?

Why do we need criminal and civil law?

What rights do defendants and victims of crime have?

Which legal professionals support our rights in criminal courts?

How are rights supported in civil cases?

This unit builds pupils knowledge and understanding of the law and the legal system including: criminal and civil justice; the judicial process and role of citizens in justice; legal rights, sanctions; and how well prison works.

Does our legal system protect citizens' rights?

Depiction or discussion of sexual or domestic abuse or violence, including  threats of or the aftermath of.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

the legal authority given to police to protect the publicc

Match the word to the correct definition.

suspects / warrants / reasonable suspicion

Which set of words correctly completes this sentence? Police can arrest __________ , search properties with __________ , or stop and search based on __________ .

{{}} individuals need an appropriate adult present during questioning and have rights to basic care.

How must citizens be treated during arrests?

__________ law resolves disputes and ensures justice when people's rights are affected, like family or work issues.

What is the main role of the legislature in the UK?

It provides fairness and clarity in society.

law that punishes individuals who break the law

law that deals with disputes between individuals or groups

law made by the decisions of judges over time

The legislative process ensures that laws reflect society's __________ and values.

to allow judges to make random decisions at will

to give Parliament more control over judge-made laws

to ensure future cases follow consistent legal decisions

to make laws less adaptable to new situations

What is the purpose of precedent in common law?

{{}} ensure justice, fairness, safety, and clarity, protecting rights and providing rules for society.

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

What are rights in relation to the police?

Lesson outcome

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This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.