Lesson 8: Why do we have laws? What do laws do?

Why do we have laws? What do laws do?

This lesson encourages pupils to consider the importance of having laws to protect us.

Learning objectives

ALL: Give reasons why we have laws.

MOST: Explain how some laws protect rights.

SOME: Discuss what should happen when rights clash.

The lesson comprises a PowerPoint presentation and guidance.

Download the PowerPoint presentation: Lesson-8-Rule-of-Law-Slides-Pack

Download the guidance document: Guidance document