KS3 Citizenship 2.1a. 2.1c. 3b. Personal wellbeing 4d.
KS4 Citizenship 2.1a. 2.1c. 3b. Personal wellbeing 4e.
Current KS3 Citizenship 1a 2c PSHE 4g
Current KS4 Citizenship 1a 2c PSHE 4g

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In this activity, the students re-read the facts about what happened at Avni's Stores and decide what the verdict will be in Ryan's case - which is being heard at the youth court. They must give reasons for their verdict.

Discussion
Introduce the idea of the youth court as a place that hears the cases of young people between the ages of 10 and 18 who have been charged with criminal offences. Ask the students why they think we have youth courts. Why shouldn't youth cases be heard in an adults' court? Do the students think the youth court is the right place to deal with Ryan's case?

Role play
Ask the students to work in pairs and to take it in turns to play the role of Ryan and the magistrate, acting out the courtroom scene. They should think carefully about what questions the magistrate would ask and the answers Ryan might give.