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Court in Action: Devon and Cornwall

About Court in Action

Overview of the project (49:03)
Project objectives
Acknowledgements
Baseline survey: Before you get started

Guidance for Teachers

In the curriculum
How to get the most from your Court in Action toolkit
A note about safeguarding and sources of support for young people

Teachers: Criminal Justice System

A basic introduction to the Criminal Justice System
Key People: Police
Key People: Solicitors and Barristers
Key People: Magistrates and Judges
Key People: Jurors
Crime in Devon and Cornwall

Core Classroom Resources

Introduction to Core Resources
What is the law?
Who makes the law?
What happens when laws are broken?
Learning about the law
Police powers
Sentencing Myths
The impact of crime
Sentencing guidelines

Mock Trial in the classroom

Mock Trials classroom pack
Case 1: Possession of a bladed article

Facilitated court visits

What to expect at your court visit
A step-by-step guide to arranging a court visit
How to select students for a court visit
Court etiquette

Other opportunities to learn about the law

Young Citizens Mock Trials Competitions
bthechange
Devon and Cornwall Police Cadets
Magistrates in the Community
Diversity and Community Relation Judges and Magistrates
PRIME Legal Work Experience

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