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Who Does What in Court? Judges, Juries, Magistrates and Barristers

A damaged noticeboard raises a difficult question: who decides what happened, what the law allows and what should happen next? Open Full Article...

Civil Law and Criminal Law: How Are They Different?

How can one dangerous act at work create two different legal cases? Open Full Article...

From Charge to Verdict: How a Criminal Case Moves Through the Courts

Why can a report about an alleged offence lead to no court case at all? Open Full Article...

Do We Really Have Freedom of Speech in the UK?

If someone posts a controversial opinion online, can freedom of speech stop everyone else from intervening? Open Full Article...

Equality Before the Law: Is Everyone Really Treated the Same?

If two people are stopped by police and officers follow exactly the same procedure, must the result be fair? Open Full Article...

Where Do Human Rights Come From, and Who Defends Them?

If a government ignores your right to privacy, do you still have that right? Open Full Article...

Why News Reports Tell the Same Story Differently

What happened when the fictional island nation of Lydora’s largest harbour closed after an underwater cable broke? Open Full Article...

Breaking News: How to Follow a Story Without Getting Misled

At 8.02 am, three posts describe the same fictional incident: one says a bridge has collapsed, another says it was closed after a loud bang, and a… Open Full Article...

How Events Around the World Affect Everyday Life in Britain

How can a conflict thousands of miles away make filling a car, buying food or booking a holiday in Britain more expensive? Open Full Article...

UK Gender Ruling Explained for Young People

This lesson explores how biological sex, gender identity and UK law can connect in people’s everyday lives. Open Full Article...