protections and freedoms given by law to individuals, ensuring fair treatment and justice within the legal system

a person that is accused of committing a crime or being accused of a civil wrong

fairness as a result of the application of a law, usually by a judge, in society

What rights do defendants and victims of crime have?

Citizenship

This unit builds pupils knowledge and understanding of the law and the legal system including: criminal and civil justice; the judicial process and role of citizens in justice; legal rights, sanctions; and how well prison works.

Does our legal system protect citizens' rights?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Grooming, exploitation, coercion, harassment, rape.

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Our {{}} system is based on justice, ensuring rights for both defendants and victims of crime.

It ensures fairness for defendants and victims.

It allows one side to receive preferential treatment.

It eliminates the need for evidence in trials.

Why is justice important in our legal system?

Which of the following is a right of a defendant in a legal trial?

protections and freedoms given by law to individuals

fairness as a result of the application of a law in society

the lawmaking body of the state, i.e. Parliament in the UK

Match the word to the correct definition.

Which is **not** a way in which victims can be involved in the legal process?

accused of committing a crime or civil wrong

entitled to respect, updates, and support during the legal process

ensure fairness and apply the law in court

Match the participants to their descriptions.

It prevents new laws from being passed by Parliament.

It allows judges to adapt the law to new issues quickly.

It delays changes in law until Parliament act.

People could struggle to protect their rights.

Criminals would not be punished for crimes.

What might happen if civil law did not exist?

What is the role of the legislature in the law making process?

{{}} ensure justice, fairness, safety, and clarity, protecting rights and providing rules for society.

a law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament

law made by the decisions of judges over the years

a legal decision made by a judge that must be followed

{{}} law keeps society safe, ensures justice, and deters crime by setting clear rules and consequences.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of sexual violence

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

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