General education

The Attorney General’s Office
http://www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk/ 
Information on the remit and role of the Attorney General and Solicitor General.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |  11–16s

Curriculum in Wales
http://accac.org.uk/eng/content.php?cID=5
Primary curriculum for Wales.
http://accac.org.uk/eng/content.php?cID=6
Secondary curriculum for Wales.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Law Commission
http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/about.htm 
Information about the role of the Law Commission
Suitable for:   Teachers  |  11–16s

National Curriculum
http://curriculum.qca.org.uk
QCA website with the National Curriculum Key Stages 1–4 for England.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Professional Association for Citizenship
www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/
The professional subject association for those involved in Citizenship education.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Runnymede Trust
http://www.runnymedetrust.org/ 
An organisation that promotes a successful multi-ethnic Britain. 
Suitable for:   Teachers  |  11–16s

Rights and responsibilities

Adviceguide
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Information about rights and resources relating to public legal education from the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Children’s rights and responsibilities leaflet
www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/resource_item.asp?id=32
UNICEF summarises in pictures and accessible language 42 articles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Children’s rights and responsibilities poster
www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/resource_item.asp?id=33
A UNICEF A2 poster for young people, setting out the Articles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Suitable for display in schools, classrooms and youth settings.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Citizen power
www.channel4learning.net/sites/citizenpower/index2.htm
Learn about who makes the rules, as well as your rights and responsibilities on this fun, interactive website.
Suitable for:   7–11s  |   11–16s

Citizenship at Key Stage 4, Unit 01: Human rights
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/ks4citizenship/cit01/?view=get
Activities to help pupils find out how human rights laws and principles protect fundamental rights and freedoms, and the relevance of human rights issues to our everyday lives. They learn about the Human Rights Act and consider how to apply the principles underpinning the Act in different situations.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Citizenship at Key Stage 4, Unit 10: Rights and responsibilities in the world of work
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/ks4citizenship/cit10/?view=get
Learning through activities the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Citizenship challenge: Unit 1 — Citizens and citizenship
www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk/lib_res_pdf/0510.pdf
Teaching resource, helping pupils to become more aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens, from the Citizenship Foundation.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Citizenship at Key Stage 4, Unit 01: Human rights
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/ks4citizenship/cit01/?view=get
Activities to help pupils find out how human rights laws and principles protect fundamental rights and freedoms, and the relevance of human rights issues to our everyday lives. They learn about the Human Rights Act and consider how to apply the principles underpinning the Act in different situations.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Citizenship at Key Stage 4, Unit 10: Rights and responsibilities in the world of work
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/ks4citizenship/cit10/?view=get
Learning through activities the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Citizenship challenge: Unit 1 — Citizens and citizenship
www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk/lib_res_pdf/0510.pdf
Teaching resource, helping pupils to become more aware of their rights and responsibilities as citizens, from the Citizenship Foundation.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Employment rights for young people
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Workandcareers/Yourrightsandresponsibilitiesatwork/DG_066272
Advice and information from Directgov for young people
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

How old do you have to be…
http://tre.ngfl.gov.uk/uploads/materials/12179/how_old.htm
A short web-based multiple choice quiz on the ages at which young people acquire rights and responsibilities.
Suitable for:   7–11s  |   11–16s

Human rights
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4500000/newsid_4506700/4506782.stm
Pupils draw up a set of classroom rights and prioritise the Human Rights.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Off limits: human rights
www.channel4learning.net/support/programmenotes/netnotes/sersec/sersecid414.htm
Up-to-date material for teachers on the Human Rights Act 1998, plus background information and activities, where pupils can explore the workings of the Act and how it will affect them.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Primary assembly for Universal Children’s Day (20 November)
www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/resource_item.asp?id=84
An assembly (by UNICEF) for primary schools to tie in with Universal Children’s Day.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s

Primary assembly for Human Rights Day (10 December)
www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/resource_item.asp?id=86
An assembly for primary schools, to tie in with Human Rights Day.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s

Right here, right now
www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/subjects/citizenship/rhrn/
A teaching resource for KS3 that aims to facilitate effective teaching and learning of human rights, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Issues such as poverty and discrimination are explored.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Rights for every child
www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/resource_item.asp?id=31
A UNICEF compact 16 page full colour booklet (to be downloaded and printed by teachers for pupils) with illustrations, to help children discuss and understand the worldwide importance of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Rizer
www.rizer.co.uk
A website with information and advice for young people about the law, crime and the consequences of offending.
Suitable for:   11–16s

UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
www.crae.org.uk/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=104
A summary of the Convention, by the Children’s Rights Alliance
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Democracy and the law

A guide to being a juror (video)
http://www.cjsonline.org/juror/
A selection of videos from the Criminal Justice System to help people understand what it means to be a juror.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Citizenship at Key Stage 4, Unit 04: How and why are laws made?
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/ks4citizenship/cit04/?view=get
A teaching resource with activities intending to answer questions such as: Why do we need laws? How are laws made and changed? How can I have a say?
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Citizenship challenge: Unit 5 — Crime and punishment
www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk/lib_res_pdf/0514.pdf
A teaching resource about the law and how it affects students, from the Citizenship Foundation.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

eXplore parliament
www.explore.parliament.uk/
A website looking at the workings of parliament and how laws are made.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Hansard Society
http://www.hansard-society.org.uk/ 
The Hansard Society is the UK's leading independent, non-partisan political research and education charity.  
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

History of court dress
www.judiciary.gov.uk/about_judiciary/court_dress/history/index.htm
Court dress through the ages – written for adults but language accessible for most children too.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Inside Justice Week: Seeing justice done
http://insidejustice.cjsonline.gov.uk/schools/
Teachers’ resources that take a look behind the scenes of the Criminal Justice System. Includes mock trial scripts.
Suitable for:   Teachers

It’s the law
http://tre.ngfl.gov.uk/uploads/materials/14106/law.htm
A multiple choice interactive quiz on the English legal system to be used in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation (also available through this link). 
Suitable for:   11–16s

Judiciary of England and Wales learning resources
www.judiciary.gov.uk/learning_resources/
Fun and interactive information on the judiciary, including quizzes, scenarios and historic quizzes.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Magistrates Association
www.magistrates-association.org.uk/
Information about the role of magistrates in court, plus a ‘meet some magistrates’ section, where you can meet some real life magistrates and find out about their lives.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Magistrates Association – youth site
www.magistrates-association.org.uk/youth_site/youth_index.html
Youth pages from the Magistrates Association, which has information and fun games to teach children about the role of magistrates. There is also a small teachers’ pack.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Roles, types and jurisdiction
www.judiciary.gov.uk/about_judiciary/roles_types_jurisdiction/index.htm
Information on the various types of judges. Includes a ‘day in the life’ resource.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Taking Liberties
http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/takingliberties/interactive.html 
The British Library's online interactive resource that asks for your stance on debates about vital rights and freedoms in society: detention without charge, the right to privacy, devolved government, free speech and more.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Who has to go to school?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_3490000/newsid_3494100/3494100.stm
A BBC Newsround guide to school and the law.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Who needs rules?
www.bbc.co.uk/schoolradio/pshecitizenship/haveyoursayclips_resources01.shtml
Audio vox pops and dramas about the importance of having rules.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Crime and anti-social behaviour

Anti-social behaviour
www.directgov.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJustice/TypesOfCrime/DG_10027673
Information about anti-social behaviour.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

ASBOs
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4900000/newsid_4902900/4902926.stm
BBC Newsround featured an in-depth report on the subject of ASBOs. Pupils watch the ten-minute video and answer questions in the ASBO hotseat.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Citizenship at Key Stage 4, Unit 02: Crime — young people and car crime
www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/schemes2/ks4citizenship/cit02/?view=get
Teaching resource with activities related to crime and the consequences of crime in relation to young people. The resource can be adapted to focus on other types of criminal activity.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Connexions
www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=Yourrights
Advice for young people about legal ages, citizen rights, consumer rights, equal opportunities, and crime and the law.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Courts and criminal behaviour
www.teachernet.gov.uk/supportpack/module.aspx?t=2&s=4&y=18,19,20&p=&m=21371
A DCFS teaching resource that focuses on the way that various courts are structured to deal with the range of criminal behaviour.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Crime and consequence
www.teachernet.gov.uk/supportpack/module.aspx?t=2&s=4&y=18,19,20&p=&m=21358
Teaching resource from the DCFS about young people’s involvement in crime, perceptions of the seriousness of crimes and the consequences of crime for victims, society and perpetrators.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Crime and punishment
www.bbc.co.uk/schoolradio/pshecitizenship/haveyoursayclips_resources02.shtml
Audio vox pops and dramas about crime and the purposes of punishment.
Suitable for:   7–11s

crimeinfo
www.crimeinfo.org.uk/
Website with information on crime and justice, plus true crime-related stories, useful links and photos.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Crimestoppers
www.crimestoppers-uk.org/
Information about crime and crime prevention
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Galleries of Justice
http://www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk/ 
Website for the National Centre for Citizenship and the Law that highlights resources for school use and public visits.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Graffiti cleaner
www.criminaldamage.net/playgame.html
An interactive game for children to ‘mop up’ all the graffiti that appears on the wall.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Groundbreaking restorative reprimand scheme huge success in Dorset County (video)
http://www.dorset.police.uk/default.aspx?page=2516 regards
The news story of how a restorative reprimand was a successful method of dealing with a minor crime committed by a 12-year-old boy: damaging a train’s carriage by throwing a stone at it.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Judge for yourself
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_170371  
Video-based resource which allows students to assess an offender, get advice from a probation officer then choose a sentence for them.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Prisons: do they work?
www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk/main/page.php?134
Information and arguments around the issue of prisons and penal reform (for 16-year-olds).
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Racism
www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/citizenship/racism/index.shtml
A website with interactive activities, videos, newspaper reports, and lots more.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Restorative justice
www.restorativejustice.org.uk/?RJ_in_Schools
Examples of how restorative justice can work in schools
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Rude Britannia
www.channel4learning.net/support/programmenotes/micro/rude_britannia/index.html
Five TV programmes, each one comprising a case study observing the lifestyle of a teenage whose behaviour might be described as ‘anti-social’. Teachers’ notes included.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

teachers.tv: Anti-social behaviour and ASBOs
www.teachers.tv/video/4969/resources
A large resource of factsheets, worksheets and lesson plans.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

What happens after someone is arrested?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/teachers/citizenship_11_14/
subject_areas/criminal_justice_system/newsid_1705000/1705662.stm
A BBC Newsround activity that looks at the process of the Criminal Justice System, from arrest to sentencing.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Who does what in a Crown Court?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/find_out/guides/2003/
crown_court/newsid_3224000/3224579.stm
Activity from BBC Newsround to find out who does what in a Crown Court.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Youth Justice Board
www.yjb.gov.uk/en-gb/yjs/childrenandyoungpeople/
Find out how the youth justice system works, and what and who is involved at each stage.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Youth Justice Board – youth justice system
www.yjb.gov.uk/en-gb/yjs/SentencesOrdersandAgreements/
Website information about sentences, orders and agreements for young people who have committed crimes.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Family issues

Advicenow
www.advicenow.org.uk/familymediation
Information for parents who are splitting up about mediation possibilities. (For teachers to pass on to parents.)
Suitable for:   Teachers

Cafcass
www.cafcass.gov.uk/
Works to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, particularly in cases of family break up.
Suitable for:   7–11s  |   11–16s

It’s not your fault
www.itsnotyourfault.org
Practical information for children, young people and parents going through a family break-up.
Suitable for:   7–11s  |   11–16s

Legal Services Commission
http://www.legalservices.gov.uk/  
The Legal Services Commission runs the legal aid scheme and provides information, advice and legal representation to help people access justice in England and Wales.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Victims and witnesses

Directgov
www.directgov.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJustice/CrimeAndTheLaw/DG_10027682
A guide to what happens when witnesses or victims have to go to court.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Getting support
http://insidejustice.cjsonline.gov.uk/getinvolved/support/
Information, help and advice for victims and witnesses of crimes.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Going to Court: A step by step guide to being a witness (video)
http://moj.coionline.tv/videos/goingtocourtvideo/
An interactive, multilingual and animated video developed by HMCS to help witnesses and victims understand their crucial role in the court process. Order the DVD or click ‘Skip promo’ to view the video online.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Interactive guide for victims of crime
www.cjsonline.gov.uk/victim/walkthrough/index.html
Takes victims of crime through the Criminal Justice System, explaining the processes they will encounter at every stage.
Suitable for:   7–11s  |   11–16s

Just desserts
www.cps.gov.uk/derbyshire/derbyshire_cps_citizenship_project/
Teaches students about the CPS and its role within the criminal justice system, what happens in court, and the special measures available in the courtroom to support them should they ever be a victim or witness of crime. Includes teachers' notes.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Millie and Jerome the witnesses
www.cps.gov.uk/victims_witnesses/further_info.html#03
2 guides produced by the CPS for children and young people who are victims of crime, or are witnesses in a criminal trial. Millie is more suitable for the younger age group and Jerome for the older age group.
Suitable for:   7–11s  |   11–16s

Sonar witnesses a crime (BBC Schools)
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/citizenx/national/crime/act.shtml
Sonar witnesses school friends shoplifting. Through her experiences, students learn about legal processes including being charged, tried and sentenced in a court.
Suitable for:   7–11s

The Woolf within
www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1s6wKeGLQk
A YouTube video showing the case of two people – a man and the person who burgled his house. They meet through the restorative justice system and explain the impact this has had on them.
Suitable for:   11–16s

Victim Support
www.are-you-ok.org.uk/
For victims and witnesses or crime
Suitable for:   7–11s  |   11–16

Outreach opportunities

Anti-Bullying Alliance
www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/Page.asp?sve=1173
The Alliance brings together over 50 organisations into one network, with the aim of reducing bullying and creating safer environments, in which children and young people can live, grow, play and learn.
Suitable for:   Teachers

Bullying
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/specials/bullying/default.stm
Quizzes, guides and information on bullying.
Suitable for:   7–11s

Creating a cooperative classroom
www.unicef.org.uk/tz/resources/resource_item.asp?id=75
Three activities from UNICEF for children aged 9–13 to create a cooperate classroom through conflict resolution and problem solving. There is also a glossary of useful terms.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Crimestoppers: date rape
www.crimestoppers-uk.org/crime-prevention/helping-prevent-crime/personal-safety/date-rape
Information on awareness of and prevention of date rape.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

HMCS court finder
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/HMCSCourtFinder/
Helps students to find their local court.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

HMCS events
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/events.htm
HM Courts Service upcoming events, including open days of various courts.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Kidscape
www.kidscape.org.uk/
Helping to prevent bullying
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Royal Courts of Justice
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/rcj/history.htm
Tours are run for schools on the third Wednesday of every month and are free. Telephone 020 7947 7741/7729 for further information.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Running a mock trial
www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk/lib_res_pdf/0122.pdf
How to run a mock trial of criminal case (for 16-year-olds).
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

There4me
www.there4me.com/home/index.asp
Help with bullying. (Go to the ‘bullying’ section in the drop down menu.)
Suitable for:   11–16s

Thinkuknow
www.Thinkuknow.co.uk  
Internet safety for kids from CEOP
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   7–11s  |   11–16s

Work experience at the Royal Courts of Justice
www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/rcj/work_exp.htm
A limited number of work experience placements are available to students who are aged between 14 and 16.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16

Careers in law

Applying to become a magistrate
http://direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/Becomingamagistrate/DG_071395 
Information on how to become a magistrate and the considerations that need to be undertaken.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Bar Council
http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/ 
The professional body for barristers in England and Wales.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Government Legal Service
http://www.gls.gov.uk/ 
The Government Legal Service employs lawyers and trainees to provide legal services across the entire spectrum of activities – from the armed forces to zoology, through charities, commerce and industry, constitutional issues, education, farming, finance, health (and safety), human rights, transport, social security, tax and more.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Institute of Legal Executives
http://www.ilex.org.uk/ 
The professional body representing qualified and trainee legal executives, recognised by the Ministry of Justice as one of the three core routes to becoming a qualified lawyer.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Law Society
http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/home.law 
The representative body for solicitors in England and Wales. 
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

LawWorks
http://www.lawworks.org.uk/  
Independent charity that aims to increase the delivery of free legal advice to individuals and communities in need.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Pupillages.com
http://www.pupillages.com/ 
Provides access to all pupillage vacancies in England and Wales, after students have undertaken legal training and study.
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Work experience at the Royal Courts of Justice
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/rcj/work_exp.htm 
Work experience opportunities at the Royal Courts of Justice 
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s

Working for HMCS
http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/cms/working.htm 
Work experience opportunities in local HMCS courts. 
Suitable for:   Teachers  |   11–16s