1. Why is the Rule of Law important?
The rule of law states that everyone is accountable to the law, including the government.
Laws must be clear, publicised and protect the rights of society. Justice must be delivered fairly.
 Complete the gap fill activity on the rule of law
NAME: _________________________

3. What Happens When Law Breaks Down?
RULE OF LAW
What Happens When Law Breaks Down?
On the 6th August 2011 a Tottenham man, Mark Duggan was shot dead by police. People protested, saying police had been wrong to shoot him.
People used what was happening as an excuse to break the law – looting shops, setting fire to homes and businesses and rioting on the streets.
Police were not expecting such a mass uprising and, for a couple of days, the rule of law broke down.
NAME: _________________________

4. Classroom Rules
To arrive to my lesson on time
To carry the right equipment for my lesson
To dress correctly in school uniform
To follow instructions straight away
To treat people with respect
To not use offensive language
To put litter in the bin
To participate in lessons and always try my best
1. Why do we have classroom rules?
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2. What would happen if we didn’t have rules?
Challenge – What would society be like if people didn’t have to follow laws?

5. Challenge – Explain your placement of the most important law
Rank the Laws
It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour
It is illegal to kill someone
It is illegal to possess a hand gun
It is illegal to drive a car on a public road under the age of 17
It is illegal to vote if you are under 18
It is illegal to smoke inside in a public place
It is illegal to watch TV without a licence
It is illegal to eat a mince pie on Christmas Day
It is illegal to encourage racial hatred
Create a Diamond 9
Put the most important law at the top
Put the least important law at the bottom
Challenge – Explain your placement of the most important law

6. Diamond 9

7. Why is the Rule of Law Important?
Answer the question in a PEE paragraph
I think….
For example…
This means…
Everyone (L3-L4) will be able to describe what the rule of law means
Most (L5-L6) will be able to explain how the rule of law impacts on society
Some (L7-L8) will be able to consider what life would be like without the rule of law
Word box
order chaos riots looting arson law damage
protect police

8. Why is the Rule of Law Important?
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Word box
order chaos riots looting arson law damage
protect police