Learning About the Law (SmartLaw Subscription)

This resource will allow students to critically consider what reasons and ways the government can take to support different...

This lesson starts with a simple story that helps children to explore what responsibilities come with owning a pet. Children then go on to look at what happens when pets…

This activity is based on the case of R v. Dudley and Stephens (1884) – two sailors accused of murdering cabin boy Richard Parker, after being cast adrift on the…

In this lesson students examine what the rule of law is and why we need it. They consider how and why laws are made in the UK and what the…

Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...

This lesson explores what the law says in relation to the sending of sexually explicit images by those aged under 18. The lesson examines two scenarios of young people involved…

Children are alert to information and images they see in the media. These may graphically influence their view of the world, and not always positively. Graphic images on TV and…

This lesson explores the law concerning buying and selling goods and services highlighting what their rights and responsibilities are as a consumer. The lesson gives students the opportunity to practice…

In this lesson, students explore how media has changed since the 1900s and the impact this has had on...

This resource pack is the third of a four-part set which has been designed to introduce students to the...

According to research by the charity Ditch the Label, 7 in 10 young people have experienced cyberbullying, 20% of whom experience it daily. Support your students to know their legal…

Preparing for the Bar Mock Trial Competition? Watch these video explainers, demonstrations and expert tips on key aspects of criminal trials. To access this content, register for our Bar Mock…