Witnesses
Witnesses may need additional support. Find out about practical measures of help provided for witnesses from Victim Support.

Juries - who?
What do the students think it would be like to do jury service? Do they see it as a responsibility for every citizen? Are there ever valid reasons for avoiding jury service?

Giving an oath in court
Ask the students to explain why an oath is necessary. Can they give other examples of situations that call for solemn oaths?

Appealing a decision
Challenge the students to find out about a landmark case that was upheld in the Court of Appeal.

Refusing bail
Ask students to summarise why bail is important and why it might be refused.

Magistrates - what they do
What do students need to do if they want to become a magistrate?
www.magistrates-association.org.uk
www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/Becomingamagistrate/index .htm