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

the principle that all individuals within a state, including government and leaders, are subject to the same laws and must follow them; it ensures fairness, justice and accountability in society

the process of giving a punishment to a person found guilty in a court case

How does the justice system work in the UK?

Citizenship

How are my rights protected?

What does it mean to live in a democracy?

Where does power and influence lie?

What has shaped the identity of the UK?

What is the UK's relationship with international organisations?

How does the UK Constitution affect the way the country is governed?

Pupils revist a number of the key concepts covered in earlier units in preparation for their GCSE papers.

Practising what we have learnt

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

fairness as a result of the application of the law in society

the principle that all individuals are subject to the same laws

the process of giving a punishment to a person found guilty in court

to punish only offenders of a violent crime

to deliver a fair punishment that fits the crime

to reduce paperwork for all of the courts in the UK

person is found guilty or not guilty in court

if guilty, the judge or magistrate delivers a sentence

Which of the following is **not** a sentence used in the UK justice system?

Justice is not only about punishment, it also includes {{}}, such as helping offenders change their behaviour.

Why is it important that legal professionals follow correct procedures?

The movement of people from one place to another is called ...

Match the start of the sentence with its ending.

The Windrush generation were invited to rebuild the UK after which war?

Wales making a new transport system so their bus network is improved.

Everyone being able to vote in a general election at the age of 18.

The UK signing the United Nations Convention on the Rights of a Child.

What is an example of devolution in the UK?

Order the words to form a sentence about an important piece of legislation in the UK.

In Scotland, free {{}} for everyone when they are unwell shows how national priorities differ from England, where people usually have to pay.

Exit Quiz

Match the word with its definition.