2. What is the law in each of the following? Murder

3. Assault

4. Causing unnecessary suffering to an animal

5. Using a Mobile at the wheel of a car

6. Plotting a Terrorist attack

7. So what is a LAW? In pairs discuss and come up with a definition A Law Is A rule which IS MADE by the government AND ENFORCED through the police and the courts

8. Why do we have laws? Imagination game You are day-dreaming, staring out the window. Mr Ari runs into the classroom. He tells you not to panic. There is a tannoy from Ms Flannagan saying the following: “ All students should know that from this point forward there are no longer any rules governing this country, effective immediately. Students are reminded to remain calm.” What will you do in the next hour? What will you do in the five days? What will you do in the next year?

9. 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

10. Stages in the making of a law

13. Review how you feel? On a scale of 1-10 how much do you value the law ? One being not at all, ten being so much. NEW LW or change to old one Give one reason why it is important to have the law What is the most important thing you have learnt today What would you like to know more about next lesson?