Does our legal system protect citizens' rights?
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Why this why now
Understanding how the legal system protects citizens' rights builds on their knowledge of the key concepts of law and rights. This unit takes these concepts and looks at how they relate to each other. By learning to consider these concepts synoptically now, pupils can better understand their rights and the legal protections available to them.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know why laws exist and the role of the justice system.
- Pupils know there are different types of law i.e. criminal and civil.
- Pupil have explored the roles of different legal professionals within the justice system.
- Pupils understand what rights are and how they are protected in law.
Threads
Why this why now
Understanding how the legal system protects citizens' rights builds on their knowledge of the key concepts of law and rights. This unit takes these concepts and looks at how they relate to each other. By learning to consider these concepts synoptically now, pupils can better understand their rights and the legal protections available to them.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils know why laws exist and the role of the justice system.
- Pupils know there are different types of law i.e. criminal and civil.
- Pupil have explored the roles of different legal professionals within the justice system.
- Pupils understand what rights are and how they are protected in law.
Does our legal system protect citizens' rights?
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.
6 lessons in unit
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