Overview
Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a two hour period and is split into three parts: Part 1: An introduction to Parliament Part 2: Introducing the motion and preparing for the debate Part 3: Running the debate Each student is allocated a role…
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Citizenship: a privilege or a right?
Students research what the law says about the rights of individuals to become UK citizens and critically examine whether there are any circumstances where it is legally or ethically appropriate…
Ethics, Innovation and the Law
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Digital Footprints
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Controversial issues: guidance for schools
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Being An Online Citizen
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Brexit: Part 1 – Referendum
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How Does the Budget Impact Me and Others?
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Ethics, Innovation and the Law
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Law in Wales
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Making a Difference From Home
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The Big Legal Lesson (ages 11-18+)
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Mock Parliament Debate
Aimed at students in KS4 and 5 (13-18 year olds) the pack is designed to be delivered over a...
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An Introduction to Discrimination Law (SmartLaw Subscription)
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Magistrates’ Mock Trial Competition – Support Videos
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Democracy Ambassadors
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Economic Cycles
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The Big Legal Lesson (ages 11-18+)
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