Democracy and the law (cont.)

Judiciary of England and Wales learning resources
www.judiciary.gov.uk/learning_resources/
Fun and interactive information on the judiciary, including quizzes, scenarios and historic quizzes.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Magistrates Association
www.magistrates-association.org.uk/
Information about the role of magistrates in court, plus a ‘meet some magistrates’ section, where you can meet some real life magistrates and find out about their lives.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Magistrates Association – youth site
www.magistrates-association.org.uk/youth_site/youth_index.html
Youth pages from the Magistrates Association, which has information and fun games to teach children about the role of magistrates. There is also a small teachers’ pack.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Roles, types and jurisdiction
www.judiciary.gov.uk/about_judiciary/roles_types_jurisdiction/index.htm
Information on the various types of judges. Includes a ‘day in the life’ resource.
Suitable for:   11–16s