What are laws?
In this lesson we will explore what a law is and how it affects us. We will also develop knowledge of the different ages you are allowed to do different things.
Unit: What is the law and how is it changed?
Lessons:
6 lessons
How are laws made? Criminal vs Civil law
In this lesson we will be learning how laws are made in England, and the difference between criminal and civil law. We will also focus on the role of Parliament in the law making process.
Can citizens change laws?
In this lesson you will explore the role of the youth court and how young people are treated within the Criminal Justice System. You will find out about a range of people who work within the Criminal Justice System and and how they support young people.
Should the age of criminal responsibility be changed?
In this lesson we will explore the understanding of right and wrong and how this can be linked to crime. We will go on to compare the ages of criminal responsibility across different countries and discuss the effects of being held responsible for a crime as a child.
How is the criminal justice system applied to young people?
In this lesson you will explore the role of the youth court and how young people are treated within the Criminal Justice System. You will find out about a range of people who work within the Criminal Justice System and and how they support young people.
Deliberative debate: should we review the age of criminal responsibility?
In this lesson, we will look at a clip of a good speech, then critically analyse source materials to help us write our own speech to answer the question “should we review the age of criminal responsibility?”
Units in Citizenship
Units in Rights, justice and law
- Citizenship - What’s it all about?
- What are our identities and communities?
- What rights should all children have?
- How does local democracy work?
- What is crime?
- How can we make a difference in our communities?
- How does the political system work in the UK?
- How does the media affect us?
- What is the law and how is it changed?
- How can citizens bring about change?
- Why was the struggle for the vote important today?
- What can we do about global problems?
- How is the UK governed?
- Are people treated equally in UK society?
- Why do people move around the world?
- How can we manage money well?
- Can digital democracy increase political participation?
- How can young people play an active role in democracy?