Magistrates in the community - Lincoln University Moot Court

'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.

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

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

Workshops can be requested by emailing stella.lowry.jp@ejudiciary.net

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

Lincoln University Moot Court sessions

In addition, the team offers a limited number of sessions on Tuesdays 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.

Free