How does the law affect us?

Lesson outcomes: To understand why we have laws. How does the law affect us? Lesson outcomes: To understand why we have laws. To explore how the law affects your daily life. To examine two areas of law in more detail – education and alcohol pricing. 2 © Young Citizens

Why do we have laws? They protect us and keep us safe How does the law affect us? Why do we have laws? They protect us and keep us safe Everyone around us knows what is right and wrong They help to resolve conflicts To give people rights They keep society in order 3 © Young Citizens

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At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally buy cigarettes? 18 5 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally leave full time education? How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally leave full time education? 16 6 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally drink alcohol in a pub? 16 7 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally have sex? 16 8 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally get married? 16 9 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally join the army? 16 10 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally vote in an election? 18 11 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally get a full time job? 16 12 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally move out of home? 16 13 © Young Citizens

At what age can you legally How does the law affect us? At what age can you legally be convicted of a crime? 10 14 © Young Citizens

Activity 2 How does the law affect us? In your groups read through the information provided. Spend some time discussing the questions. Summarise one advantage and one disadvantage of the law in this area. 15 © Young Citizens

Plenary How does the law affect us? Q: List three new things you have learnt today Q: Describe one thing that surprised you Q: Describe one law that you think should be changed? How and why do you think it should be changed? 16 © Young Citizens