Magistrates in the community - free presentations at your school or Lincoln University Moot Court

Overview

'Magistrates in the community’ is part of a national scheme organised by the Magistrates’ Association, and has been running successfully in Lincolnshire for many years. These sessions are suitable for pupils in Year 6 aged 10. 

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
  •  hear a case presented by their peers and make their decision as to the sentence.
  • engage in their own decision-making using guidance supplied
  • learn how to structure a decision and the process of decision-making in court
  • practise public speaking using scripts provided
  • develop their understanding of:
    • personal responsibilities
    • social awareness
    • the concept of law
    • the impact of criminal behaviour
Benefits

  • 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

  • sessions are delivered by experienced magistrate volunteers who are familiar with working in an educational environment. All presenters have DBS clearance

Availability

Workshops can be requested by emailing lynda.briggs.jp@ejudiciary.net

Sessions are usually available during term time, but other days may be possible

Lincoln University Moot Court sessions

In addition to offering free sessions at your school, the team can provide a limited number of sessions in June and July in the Moot Court at Lincoln University, through an arrangement with the Faculty of Law.

Students will sit in a model court, hear the case presented by their peers, and make their decision as to the sentence. They will engage in their own decision-making using guidance supplied

Please note that schools will need to arrange their own transport to and from the University of Lincoln.

Cost

Free