Citizenship theme C

• What is the role of law in society?

  To provide rules everyone must follow
• What key principle does the rule of law represent in a democratic society?

  Equality under the law for all
• What are three key roles of the law in society?

  • Set out acceptable and unacceptable actions.
  • Keep order by defining consequences for breaking the law.
  • Ensure fairness in outcomes and prevent unjust punishment.
• How does the law maintain order in society?

  By providing a common understanding of consequences
• Why is it important for the law to ensure fairness?

  So everyone feels they get the outcome they deserve
• What is one way criminal law maintains order?

  By punishing those who break the law by fines , community service and prison
• How does punishment deter criminal behavior?

  By making people consider the consequences and avoid punishment eg being sent to jail
• What does the law affect for all citizens?

  Everything we do

  - what we can own + buy

  - where we can live
• Why are laws needed in society?

  To protect the public
• According to the text, what are the reasons that laws are needed in society?

  • Protect the public
  • Settle disputes
  • Ensure fair treatment
  • Change behavior
  • Respond to new situations
• How does protecting the public link to the rights of citizens?

  Ensuring freedom from interference from others
• What protections relate to the right to be safe?

  • Protection from assault, injury, homicide, burglary, and robbery
  • Health and safety protection in schools, homes, at work, and in the community
• Which Act ensures fair treatment and links to equal opportunity?

  Equality Act 2010
• What is a key value related to laws that ensure fair treatment?

  Equal opportunity + anti discrimination

  For example:

  Preventing discrimination against ethnicity ,age,gender, disability and sexual orientation
• How is law needed to respond to terrorism?

  To keep the public safe and UPHOLD society values
• What does the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1991 prevent?

  Embryos being used after 14 days
• What right may need protection on social media?

  Right to privacy
• Which act reflects society's changing attitudes towards same-sex couples?

  Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
• What disputes does civil law deal with?

  • Marriages breaking down
  • Company disagreements about contracts
  • Neighbors disputing land boundaries
  • Consumer protection
• Which act relates to consumer protection?

  Consumer Rights Act 2015
• How can the law help to change behavior?

  Through deterrence to punish behaviours
• What is the purpose of retribution in the legal system?

  To provide justice to a victim using community service to change their behaviour
• What is the purpose of rehabilitation?

  Removing the reason for offending through education, Training or therapy
• What do legal age limits aim to do for young people?

  Protect young people
• What age can you apply for a provisional driving license?

  17
• Why are there age limits for getting married?

  To protect young people from exploitation
• Why is there an age limit for voting?

  To ensure responsible participation
• Why are there restrictions on part-time work for young people?

  To prevent unethical employers exploiting them
• Why are there age limits for joining the armed forces?

  To acknowledge maturity levels
• What are the fundamental principles of law?

  To uphold citizen's rights and freedoms
• What are the principles of law?

  • Uphold citizen's rights and freedoms through the rule of law
  • Presumption of innocence
  • Equality before the law
  • Equal access to justice
• What are some basic rights and freedoms that governments must uphold?

  • The right to life
  • The right to freedom of expression
  • The right to a fair and free trial
• Which document established a right to a fair trial with a presumption of innocence?

  Magna Carta
• What is the purpose of a trial?

  To hear evidence that might lead to conviction
• What right does a person on trial have?

  To hear and defend themselves
• What is maintained until guilt is established?

  Innocence
• What should all citizens have access to?

  Justice with equality before the law + fair trial
• What should no-one suffer due to social characteristics?

  Miscarriage of justice or unfair treatment due to social characteristics
• What right does a defendant have?

  To a defence
• What is a defendant entitled to?

  Legal representation in a police station + court paid for through legal aid