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Justice & the Rule of Law, Year 7
Students follow a fictional case through five principles of justice: the presumption of innocence, the right to a fair trial, legal representation, independent courts and the burden of proof. They switch between Australia, England and Wales, and the United States to see how each legal system protects these principles, with real cases, court hierarchies and key terms. The full interactive is available to licensed Education Universe users.
Year 7ExplorerPrinciples of Justice
Learning outcomes
- Explain the presumption of innocence and the burden of proof.
- Describe what makes a trial fair, including legal representation.
- Explain why independent courts are essential to the rule of law.
Teaching guidance
At each step, ask students what would happen to them if this principle did not exist, then compare the law across the three countries.
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