1. Describe Trial Processes
UNIT 3 - AC 2.2
Describe Trial Processes

2. Assessment Criteria AC2.2 Describe Trial Processes
A simple/basic description of trial processes and/or personnel involved. This may be only a list.
(1-2)
Describes in some detail the stages of the trial process, including the personnel involved.
(3-4)

3. Who are they? What do they do? Why are they there?
Inside the Courtroom - Court Personnel
Who are they? What do they do? Why are they there?
INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY - Research and make Pyramid document itemising the following roles within the Court in order of rank:
The Defendant (The Accused)
The Legal Teams: The Prosecution (Crown Prosecution Service) and The Defence (The Barrister acting on behalf of the accused/defendant)
The Judge or Magistrate
The Clerk to the Court
Court Ushers
Witnesses – Victim, Eyewitnesses, Character Witnesses and Experts

4. Research the following ‘processes’; ie: a necessary part of the trial process:
Understand what does each term means and how they connect within a trial?
Pre-trial hearing
Bail application
Roles of each person involved in the trial; ie: the Personnel
Plea bargaining – the process between the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Defence team (for the accused)
Magistrates Court – Triable either Way – Crown Court – the route to the Crown Court
Appeals Process – How and why does this happen?

6. Mock Bail Application
You will make a Mock Bail Application today, in legal teams.
Before beginning your task take a look at: and take notes on this case before deciding what to do with your ‘Defendant’
Verdict: You Decide!