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Who does the law apply to?
I can explain that the law applies to everyone and why this is important.
- All years
Who does the law apply to?
I can explain that the law applies to everyone and why this is important.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Everyone is treated fairly under the law, no matter who they are.
- Laws must be the same for everyone to be fair.
- Everyone has a responsibility to follow the law.
- People can get help if the laws are not applied fairly.
Keywords
Equally - sharing or treating people so everyone gets the same amount or the same chance
Responsibility - having a duty to deal with something
Common misconception
Some people don’t have to follow the law.
The rule of law means laws apply to everyone, no matter who you are, where you come from or how much money you have. No one is above the law.
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To help you plan your all years rule of law lesson on: Who does the law apply to?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Finish the sentence:
The rule of means everyone must follow the rules of the country.
Q2.The document, Magna , helped start the idea that everyone must follow the law.
Q3.Which of these is an example of the law being followed?
Q4.Which of these is not an example of the law being followed fairly?
Q5.Match the example to what it shows about how the law can help:
safety for people
fairness for all
stops problems before they happen
Q6.Put these in order when someone breaks a law:
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which statement best shows the rule of law?
Q2.Everyone has a to follow the law.
Q3.Match the words to their meanings:
sharing or treating people so everyone has the same chance
having a duty to deal with something
treating people in a way that is right
Q4.Match the phrases to show what it means to be treated fairly by the law.
it doesn’t matter if you are famous or have a lot of money
no one is too small to be protected, or too big to be held responsible
the same laws apply to all, no matter who you are