The Justice System: Police, Courts and Juries

Categories: Citizenship, Key Stage 3
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About Course

What happens between a crime being reported and a verdict being reached? This course explains the rule of law, the difference between criminal and civil law, the roles of the police and the Crown Prosecution Service, and how magistrates’ courts, the Crown Court, youth courts and tribunals work in England and Wales.

Tutwoo Kids is independent and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Department for Education, Ofqual or any exam board. Certificates are for encouragement and are not qualifications.

What Will You Learn?

  • Explain the rule of law and the presumption of innocence
  • Distinguish criminal law from civil law, and courts from tribunals
  • Describe the roles of the police, the CPS, magistrates, judges and juries
  • Understand how the youth justice system treats 10–17-year-olds differently

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Rules, Laws and the Rule of Law
  • From Police to Court
  • Juries, Youth Courts and Sentencing

For grown-ups
Sources and further reading for parents, carers and teachers.

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