Why do we need the right to protest in democracy?

In this lesson, we will explore what rights are and how they developed from Magna Carta to the Human Rights Act 1998.

In this lesson, we will look at our right to protest in a democracy. We will explore how these rights apply in society today.

In this lesson, we will look at how protesting has been used to create change in society. We will explore key events in history, such as the Dagenham women's factory strike, that have led to change.

In this lesson, we will look at what a changemaker does and who they are. We will identify key people who can be considered changemakers and then think about how you, as pupils, can become active changemakers in your communities.

In this lesson, we will consider the balance of rights and freedom between the right to protest and the duty to provide protection to the public. We will look at a practical scenario and consider different methods of protest.

In this lesson, we will look at the concept of a pressure group and explore the role that pressure groups play in society. We will also consider different examples of direct and indirect action taken by pressure groups.