Week 18, Third Year CSPE

1. Warm –up – pens, paper, journal, books, note
(Copy diagram page 281) Copy the diagram marked ‘The Irish Court
System’. Pay special attention to the TWO SIDES, left blue and right
red, showing which examine criminal cases and which examine civil
cases.
(Discuss) Have you ever heard of anyone going to a courtroom?
Homework
Will be a short 5-10 minute activity in the activity book.
Skills
Expressing ideas and managing information.
Today's Objectives
1. Examine the Irish legal system more closely.
2. Understand how we divide the work like a project.
Heading: Law 3 Date:

2.  We are going to read page 280 - 282 of the book which
examines different courts in charge of different aspects of
the law.
 We shall take notes along the way about what they all do.
 You’ll work in groups of 2-3 with those around you to answers
questions on page 105 and 106 of your activity book.
Plan for today

3.  I will need about ten people to read page 280 - 282 of your main
book. Raise hands after each paragraph and take notes.
 (note) The Supreme Court has five judges who all other judges
must follow. Their decisions become case law.
 (note) The Court of Appeal makes sure all decisions in the lower
courts are fair.
 (note) The high court deals with the most serious cases; civil or
criminal. Their decisions also become case law.
 (Discuss) If you were a judge, which would you rather; criminal or
civil cases? Would you rather deal with criminals or makings
decisions which affect the public?
Page 280 - 281 (main book) reading and notes

4.  I will need about four more people to read page 282 of your main
book. Raise hands after each paragraph and take notes.
 (note) In the Circuit Court, Judges travel around the country (like
a circuit). It examines mid-size cases and is the first time a jury
gets involved.
 (note) The District Court hears minor cases and has no jury.
 (note) The Children’s Court deals with under 18’s is held ‘in
camera’ (as private as can be).
 (note) The Small Claims court deals with small disputes.
 (Task) When you are done, start looking at 105 of your activity book
with those beside you.
Page 282 (main book) reading and notes

5.  Below are the answers to the questions. Cross out and correct as
needed.
1. Murder
2. Manslaughter
3. Smuggling
4. Burglary
5. Robbery / Theft
6. Hijacking
7. Mugging
8. Arson
9. Theft
Page 105 - 106 (ACTIVITY BOOK) Finish for Homework
10. Theft
11. Blackmail
12. Pick pocketing
13. Forgery
14. Graffiti
15. Kidnapping / Hostage taking
16. Rape
17. Bribery
18. Polygamy
19. Looting
20. Espionage
21. Deception
22. Speeding
23. Embezzling