rules, usually made by Parliament, that are used to order the way in which a society behaves

a type of law that deals with disputes between individuals or groups

a type of law that deals with individuals who break the law and seeks to punish them for offences; these offences occur when someone breaks laws that Parliament has established for everyone to follow

What is a crime?

Citizenship

Pupils consider what crime is, what causes criminal behaviour and how communities can help prevent crime. They also explore whether youth crime is really as serious as the media portrays.

What is crime?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Feeling unsafe or being asked to keep secrets.

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

parents, carers, teachers and experiences 

What can influence our sense of right and wrong?

an illegal act that is not punishable by law

Which of the following definitions best describes what crime is?

The law says I have to wear a seatbelt in a car.

The law says you cannot smoke in an vehicle if there is anyone under 18 inside. 

The law says you cannot drive above the speed limit. 

The law says you cannot lend items to other people. 

At what age can a person in England be held criminally responsible for their actions?

deals with individuals who break the law set by Parliament

deals with disputes between individuals or groups

Which of the following examples would be dealt with by criminal law?

an action that breaks the laws and can be punished

stealing something that does not belong to you

Which of the following is an example of a crime?

Who is responsible for enforcing the law in England?

Which of the following definitions best describes the law?

taking someone else’s property without permission

damaging or destroying property on purpose

deceiving others for personal gain, such as lying on forms or stealing

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying

Adult supervision required

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

What is a crime?

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.