- Outcomes
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During the workshop, students will:
- learn what laws are, who makes our laws and the age of criminal responsibility
- understand what a magistrates court is and what magistrates do
- develop awareness of the thin line between bad choices and crime
- work as a team to play roles in the ‘mock trial'
- understand how to structure a decision and the process of decision-making in court
- practise public speaking in the classroom using scripts provided
- develop their understanding of:
- personal responsibilities
- social awareness
- the concept of law
- the impact of criminal behaviour
- Service Description
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The aim of the workshop is to educate students about the work of their local court. Students will engage in an interactive ‘mock trial’, helping them to develop their understanding of the legal system in an age-appropriate way.
Pupils will sit in a model court, hear the case that their peers present, and make their decision as to sentence. They will engage in their own decision-making using guidance supplied.
Pre-set guidance, role allocation and scripts are supplied electronically. This includes questions and answers, and a court room layout for the classroom. Materials will be provided on the day.
Sessions are 60 to 90 minutes in duration and are delivered in the classroom.
- Availability
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- workshops will be run on Thursday mornings only between September 2023 and May 2024
- sessions are run by our magistrate volunteers and are available on a first come, first served basis
- subject to availability of presenters, it may be possible for two year 6 presentations to be run consecutively
- Benefits
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- sessions are delivered by experienced magistrates who are familiar with working in an educational environment. All presenters have DBS clearance.
- the workshop is interactive, informative, and engages pupils in meaningful learning and discussion about the law, personal responsibility, and consequences
- it enables pupils to think about the impact of crime as both victims and defendants and helps them understand how the criminal legal process works
- ‘magistrates in the community’ is part of a national scheme and has been running successfully in lincolnshire for many years.
- Cost
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Free
When we are visiting, please consider hosting arrangements for refreshments and more.
Magistrates in the community (Lincolnshire) is a voluntary organisation supported by the Lincolnshire Branch of The Magistrates Association, a registered charity number 216066.
- Contact and how to book