1. 1 Juries Date: Date: Friday, 19 February 2016 Lesson Outcomes: Describe the qualification and selection of jurors Describe the role of jurors Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of using juries in courts Specification links: The advantages and disadvantages of using lay people in the criminal courts. Specification links: The advantages and disadvantages of using lay people in the criminal courts. Starter For each of the following people, state whether they would disqualified from jury service: A pregnant 23 year old woman A 30 year old woman with a 6 month old baby A 50 year old Lawyer A 40 year old Navy Commander A 70 year old man with a conviction of shoplifting from when he was 18. A 29 year old man awaiting his trial for fraud

2. Narrow down the key questions on juries… 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Now share with a partner … Now share with another couple…

3. When/where are juries used?What qualifications are needed and who is excused? How is a jury selected? What are the advantages of using juries? What are the disadvantages of using juries? Juries Picking out key questions

4. Now you have 20 minutes to capture the most important information within these key questions Key facts Authority

5. Applying your knowledge Describe how jurors qualify and are selected for service in a criminal trial. (10 marks) Describe the role of a jury in a Crown Court trial. (10 marks) Discuss disadvantages of using a jury in a criminal trial. (10 marks + 2 marks for AO3)

6. 6 Criminal Courts and Lay People Date: Date: Friday, 19 February 2016 Lesson Outcomes: Consolidate knowledge and understanding of criminal courts, magistrates and juries Synthesize knowledge and understanding inline with the mark scheme Specification links: The advantages and disadvantages of using lay people in the criminal courts. Specification links: The advantages and disadvantages of using lay people in the criminal courts. Starter: As before, narrow down Lay Magistrates into 5 Key Questions. Now share with a partner… Now share with another couple…

7. Magistrates Picking out key questions

8. Applying your knowledge Explain the work of lay magistrates. (10 marks) Outline the qualifications required for appointment as a lay magistrate. Briefly explain the training a lay magistrate has to undergo after appointment. (10 marks) Discuss disadvantages of using Magistrates in the criminal justice process. (10 marks + 2 marks for AO3)