A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM.docVIP

 A SHORT INTRODUCTION TO THE ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM The DfES key stage 4 guidelines for the teaching of Citizenship as part of the National Curriculum state that in acquiring knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens, students should be taught about: ‘the legal and human rights and responsibilities underpinning society and how they relate to citizens, including the role and operation of the criminal and civil justice systems.’ One of the key skills that students should develop is the ability to ‘study, think about and discuss topical political, spiritual, moral, social and