Lesson 9: Why do we need a fair system of justice?

Why do we need a fair system of justice?

This lesson explores fairness in our justice system and looks at why it is important that the rule of law is applied to everyone equally.

Learning objectives

ALL: Explain what it means to say a trial and a law is ‘fair’.

MOST: Use examples to explain what would make a law or a trial unfair and why fair trials and laws are important in a democracy.

SOME: Explain how laws are made in the UK and the features of a fair legal system.

The lesson comprises a PowerPoint presentation, activity slides and guidance.

Download the PowerPoint presentation: Lesson-9-The-Rule-of-Law-and-Fair-Justice-Slides-Pack (1)

Download the Activity sheets: Lesson-9-The-Rule-of-Law-and-Fair-Justice-Activity-Sheets

Download the guidance document: Guidance document