Overview
This lesson asks students to consider the key findings of a harassment trial and conclude what sentence should be given to the guilty party. During the course of the lesson students explore the different purposes of sentencing and consider how these are balanced against each other; they analyse the various factors that are taken into…
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You Decide! (KS3)
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COP: Climate Action
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What is a Political Party?
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What Are Human Rights?
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What is a Digital Citizen?
In the delivery of this resource your students will explore what is meant by the term ‘digital citizen’. They...
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Bar Mock Trial Competition – Support Videos
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Tackling Discrimination (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Sentencing Myths (SmartLaw Subscription)
This short activity challenges young people’s perceptions of current sentencing guidelines. It can be run as a standalone activity or as an extension activity as part of a mock trial…
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Sentencing Guidelines (SmartLaw Subscription)
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What is Democracy?
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Mock G7 Pack
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