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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
Stages in the making of a law
Arrange the stages ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Which Crime Which Court? 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 Appeal Supreme Court of the UK
Plenary/homework - research You are a criminal who has committed these crimes, which court would have to attend?  Possession of cannabis Possession with intent to supply Murder Ongoing argument about employment rights

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Lesson 2

  • 1.
  • 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
  • 3. Stages in the making of a law
  • 4.
  • 5. Which Crime Which Court? 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 Appeal Supreme Court of the UK
  • 6. Plenary/homework - research You are a criminal who has committed these crimes, which court would have to attend? Possession of cannabis Possession with intent to supply Murder Ongoing argument about employment rights

Editor's Notes

  1. Photos of the House of Commons and the House of Lords © 2007 PA Photos