All rise in the Crown Court!

All rise in the Crown Court!

17 February 2022   In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda learn more about the work of judges and juries in the crown court. They speak to Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor, who is the Resident Judge at Southwark Crown Court in London, which is the fourth...
What do magistrates do?

What do magistrates do?

20 January 2022 In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda hear more about the important work of magistrates as about 95 % of cases are heard before ordinary people in Magistrates Courts and these magistrates make up 85% of the judiciary in England and Wales, who...
What are children allowed to do under Covid 19 Laws?

What are children allowed to do under Covid 19 Laws?

1st February 2021 In our second episode,  nine year old Alma-Constance quizzes leading human rights barrister, Adam Wagner of Doughty Street Chambers about  the current Covid 19 laws and  how she can celebrate her upcoming birthday; what the laws mean for children...
Can you really become a criminal at 10?

Can you really become a criminal at 10?

11th February 2021 In our third episode, Alma-Constance tells Lucinda that she was shocked to find out that when she turns 10 years old, she reaches the age of criminal responsibility.  Alma talks to Max Hill QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions who is the head of...