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Guess who makes the law? APPLES AND PAIRS! In pairs, name as many people and places that are involved law making!
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Lesson 2

Apr 16, 2017

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Page 2: Lesson 2

Who makes the law? House of LORDS (L)

House of COMMONS (C)

Houses of PARLIAMENT

ELECTED MP’s REPRESENTING THEIR CONSITIUENCY

UNELECTED – LORDS CHOSEN BY THE GOVERNMENT OR INHERIT THE POSITION

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Stages in the making of a law

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Arrange the stages

Arrange in pairs or a small group the order a bill would pass through the houses of

parliament and into law.

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Almost all criminal cases are heard at

the Magistrates Court (18+). There is at least one of

these in each town of England and

Wales. They can sentence up to 6

months imprisonment or fine up to £5000

More serious crimes are heard

at the Crown Court

Youth Courts deal with cases where someone between the ages of 10 &

17 is accused of a crime

If you wish to appeal against a serious crime: Court of AppealSupreme Court of the UK

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Plenary/homework - researchYou are a criminal who has committed

these crimes, which court would have to attend?

Possession of cannabisPossession with intent to supply

MurderOngoing argument about employment

rights