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Glossary of terms

This page, part of a set of materials taken from Law in action: learning through scripted role plays, provides a glossary of words and expressions used in the scripts. A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H...

Law in action: learning through scripted role plays

This page provides an introduction to learning through scripted role plays. The actual student scripts can be accessed through the ‘related pages’ icon on the right toolbar. Please note that for the...

Procedure in the magistrates court

This page, part of a set of materials taken from Law in action: learning through scripted role plays, looks at procedure in the magistrates court. The magistrates court follows certain procedures...

Sentencing options in the magistrates court

This page, part of a set of materials taken from Law in action: learning through scripted role plays, outlines the sentencing options open to magistrates when sitting as an ‘adult’ court. (Note that...

Studying law - a brief guide

Ian Kilbey (De Montfort University) shares an introductory paper he wrote for students on his first year joint honours course in Obligations. Whilst written with that course in mind, it also provides...

The jurisdiction of the magistrates court

This page, part of a set of materials taken from Law in action: learning through scripted role plays, provides information on the jurisdiction of the magistrates court. (Note: all the role plays are...

The layout of the magistrates court

This page, part of a set of materials taken from Law in action: learning through scripted role plays, looks at the typical layout of a magistrates court. One courtroom looks much like another. The...

The structure of the civil and criminal courts

This page, part of a set of materials taken from Law in action: learning through scripted role plays, shows the place of the magistrates court in the overall structure of the courts in England and...

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