Overview
Students explore the law in relation to social media posts, the types of offences that people are committing (whether knowingly or not) and the consequences of these offences. Finally, students analyse the advantages and disadvantages of freedom of expression on social medial. Please note: The topics covered during this lesson are of a sensitive nature….
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Cyberbullying (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Crime and its Impact (SmartLaw Subscription)
Students explore the impact of crime on those surrounding the victim and the perpetrator and consider the financial, physical and emotional ripples that crime can have on a community. Please…
Cyberbullying (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Getting to Know You
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Sentencing Myths (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Who’s to Blame? (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Tackling Discrimination (SmartLaw Subscription)
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