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KS5: CHOICE OF COURTROOM WORKSHOPS
LOCATION: NORTH WEST
Students will:
- Explore the roles in a courtroom
- Prepare and enact a trial based on a real contemporary case
- Discuss and debate real sentencing options
- Learn about the law and justice system and consequences of breaking the law
- Be encouraged to use their rights and responsibilities to be become more active citizens
Contemporary Themes:
Hate Crime – The 19 year old defendant is accused of posting grossly offensive and racist material on her Instagram account
Cyberbullying – The defendant is 15 years old and charged with Harassment, sending abusive social media posts and threatening to harm the victim.
Knife Crime – A 17 year old has been charged with murder, that he caused the death of his friend by a single stab wound. The court will decide whether the charge should be murder or manslaughter.
Historical Themes:
Suffragettes
Brighton Trunk Murders – Murder
Curriculum links: PSHE, Citizenship, English and Law
| Suitable for | Key Stage 5 |
| Location | Manchester Metropolitan University |
| Key skills enhanced include | Problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, public speaking and debating. |
| Days/Times | Fridays Morning 10am to 12noon Afternoon 1pm to 3pm |
| Duration | Two hours |
| Number of students | Maximum of 25 students per visit |
| Cost | £7.50 per student |
| Booking | Email learning@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk or call 0115 993 9811 |
“
Thank you so much for a fantastic day at the courts. It was an extremely informative, interactive and enjoyable morning.
”
Manchester Muslim Prep School
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