Y9 Magistrates' Court Mock Trial Competition
Please note that all of the details provided below are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. The illustrations are taken from previous years’ trips and cannot be guaranteed.
| Audience: | Selected Students |
| Trip Organiser: | Mrs S Eastlake (School Librarian) & L Webb (Teacher of English) |
| Approx Cost Per Pupil: | No charge |
| Pupil Premium Criteria: | May apply for this trip |
| Limited Places: | By invitation |
| Usual Month of Departure: | March (Date will be confirmed in the Trip Bulletin) |
| Opens for Registration: | Tuesday 20 February |
| Usual Duration: | 1 Day |
| Departs & Returns in School Hours: | No |
| Packed Lunch Required: | Yes |
| Term Time or Holiday: | Term time/ weekend |
| Method(s) of Transport: | Parents responsible bringing student to and collecting from the venue |
| Venue: | Winchester Crown Court |
Eligible students will be invited to register for this trip and issued with a Trip Confirmation Letter.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition will help students to understand how the law touches every aspect of their lives, gaining an insight into how the legal justice system works. Students will learn about a specially written criminal case, prepare legal arguments and play a variety of court-based roles. After preparation, the team will take part in a local heat and will go head-to-head with other schools to prosecute and defend the case.