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Court in the Past
LOCATION: LONDON
In this interactive courtroom workshop, students will examine a historical case and will then prepare and present a trial based on the evidence available. Students will:
- Learn about the law and justice system
- Explore the roles in a courtroom
- Prepare and enact a trial based on their chosen case
- Discuss and debate real historical sentencing options and compare these to sentencing options in the present day
- Gain a better understanding of the law and justice system and be encouraged to think about their own rights and responsibilities
Curriculum links include: PSHE, Citizenship, English, History and Law
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Key Stage 2 Themes Available:
Victorian Children
- The case of John Greening, 11 years old, who was accused of stealing a quart of gooseberries in 1873
Suffragettes
- It is 1912 and Elsie Duval, suffragette, has been accused of throwing stones at a post office window
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Key Stage 3 Themes Available:
Suffragettes
- It is 1912 and one of the leaders of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst is accused of inciting others to maliciously and unlawfully damage property
Pat Arrowsmith; Prisoner of Conscience
- Pat Arrowsmith, a peace campaigner has been accused of encouraging British soldiers to refuse serving in Northern Ireland during the Troubles
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Key Stage 4 Themes Available:
Suffragettes
- It is 1912 and one of the leaders of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst is accused of inciting others to maliciously and unlawfully damage property
‘Blazing Car’ Murder
- The case of Alfred Rouse who, whilst purportedly seeking to fabricate his own death, was accused of murdering and burning to death an unknown victim inside his car in the 1930s
Capital Punishment: Derek Bentley
- The case of Derek Bentley, who under the principle of joint enterprise, stands accused of murdering a police officer, but it was his friend who fired the fatal shot
Pat Arrowsmith; Prisoner of Conscience
- Pat Arrowsmith, a peace campaigner has been accused of encouraging British soldiers to refuse serving in Northern Ireland during the Troubles
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Key Stage 5 Themes Available:
Suffragettes
- It is 1912 and one of the leaders of the Suffragettes, Emmeline Pankhurst is accused of inciting others to maliciously and unlawfully damage property
‘Blazing Car’ Murder
- The case of Alfred Rouse who, whilst purportedly seeking to fabricate his own death, was accused of murdering and burning to death an unknown victim inside his car in the 1930s
Capital Punishment: Derek Bentley
- The case of Derek Bentley, who under the principle of joint enterprise, stands accused of murdering a police officer, but it was his friend who fired the fatal shot
Pat Arrowsmith; Prisoner of Conscience
- Pat Arrowsmith, a peace campaigner has been accused of encouraging British soldiers to refuse serving in Northern Ireland during the Troubles
| Suitable for | Key Stage 2 - 5 |
| Location | London |
| Key skills enhanced include | Problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, public speaking and debating. |
| Duration | Two hours |
| Number of students | Minimum 20 pupils (charges may apply for groups smaller than 20) |
| Cost | £9.50 per student |
| Booking | Email learning@nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk or call 0115 993 9811 |
“
I learned about the different punishment for different crimes. My favourite part of the day was when we were acting out a court scene because it was fun and I learned how the courts work
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Lillie, Year 5
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