Starter – recap 1 Explain 3 differences between a youth court and a adult criminal court.

1. 1stDec 2010Understanding key aspects of Criminal law in the UKLO: To recap on our rights & responsibilities under law.To understand the important role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other key players in criminal law.To reflect in and evaluate a case study. Starter – recap 1 Explain 3 differences between a youth court and a adult criminal court. 2 Describe 3 rights of the individual if arrested by the police. 3 Explain special rights granted to under 17’s and people with learning difficulties if arrested or called in for questioning by the police . 4 What is meant by a duty solicitor? 5 Describe 2 responsibilities of the individual if arrested or questioned by police.

2. Youth Courts LO: To recap on our rights & responsibilities under law. Youth courts have a less formal layout and feel about them – often wigs are not worn. The Child defendant sits with their parent(s) and the Youth offending team sits directly behind or on the other side of them. General members of the public are not allowed in to view proceedings and neither is the press unless special measures are granted.

3. An Adult Crown Court LO: To recap on our rights & responsibilities under law.

4. Legal Rights on arrest: • The right to know the reason for the arrest • Right to inform someone of the arrest (1 phone call) • Right to see a solicitor of their choice or the duty solicitor • Right to see the Police Codes of Practice Special rights for Under 17’s • The right to have an appropriate adult present. • The young person is allowed to talk to the adult in private at any time. Learning Difficulties • Police should only interview people with learning difficulties when an appropriate adult is present. LO: To recap on our rights & responsibilities under law.

5. “Would you stand there watching somebody else kicking and punching? They were as guilty as the person doing the act”Helen Newlove - Widow of Gary Homework – Due 1st Dec Do you think it is ever justified to use the law of Joint enterprise to sentence anyone or any number of people in a gang linked to a crime? Carry out some research to help you look at different sides of the argument: http://news.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/front_page/newsid_8366000/8366280.stm http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/geraldwarner/100017665/joint-enterprise-the-ancient-law-now-jailing-gangs-could-profitably-be-applied-to-thieving-legislators/ http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/geraldwarner/100017665/joint-enterprise-the-ancient-law-now-jailing-gangs-could-profitably-be-applied-to-thieving-legislators/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_enterprise_law LO: To understand an individuals rights within the legal system in the UK.To look at a case study to understand the way criminal law works in the UK.

6. The role of the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) In 1982 a Royal commission (an investigation into a particular area of law) recommended that the police should no longer be responsible for both investigating a case and deciding who should be prosecuted. Thus in 1986 the CPS came into play and are responsible for charging and prosecuting most criminal cases in England & Wales today. In less serious cases where the suspect admits to the offence the police may charge the suspect themselves. LO: To understand the important role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other key players in criminal law.

7. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) A non ministerial government dept/body made up of lawyers who have the responsibility to decide whether cases should be brought to court. The CPS will base their decision on 2 factors: • Whether the case has more than a 50% chance of ending in a conviction • Whether the case is likely to be in the public interest. LO: To understand the important role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other key players in criminal law.

8. A case study:Reading, listening, discussing& writing... Turn to Page: 179 Lauren & Sophie’s story.... Independent Task Complete Q 3 & 4 in full paragraphs justifying your answers. LO: To understand the important role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other key players in criminal law.To reflect in and evaluate a case study.

9. LO: To recap on our rights & responsibilities under law. Mini PlenaryQuick Knowledge Quiz In the Back of your books please 1 How long can the police normally hold you under arrest for a crime without charging you? Remember there are some special cases to consider! (2) 2 Who do you have a right to see if arrested? (1) 3 What do the police need in order to charge you with a crime? (1) 4 What is a summons? (1) 5 What 2 factors must the Crown prosecution Service (CPS ) before bringing a case to court. (2) 6 What doe the initials CAB stand for and what does the CAB do? (2) 7 What type of court has a jury to decide whether the defendant is guilty or not? (1) 8 What type of court do all criminal cases first go through? (1) 9 What is the name of the special help you can get in some cases to pay for legal fees if you are on a low wage ? (1) 10 What types of legal cases go through the county court? (1) /13

10. Homework – Due 8th Dec You are a journalist for a local newspaper and have been asked to write a story on: “How representative magistrates are of the local community.” Obviously you must do your research on your topic. Write your newspaper article and remember to use appropriate paragraphs and a suitable headline.

11. The Magistrates Tale.Reading, listening, discussing & writing... Independent task Complete Q 1, 4 & 6 Plenary –answer in full sentences please: 1 What % of criminal cases do magistrates deal with? 2 Describe the range of sentences they can impose on people found guilty of breaking the law. 3 What 3 qualifications do you need to become a magistrate? LO: To recap on our rights & responsibilities under law.To understand the important role of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and other key players in criminal law.To reflect in and evaluate a case study.