Shared TimesWhole Academy consideration, last Friday of the month, Period 5 for the last 15 minutes of the day.

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The Rule of Law, in its most basic form, is the principle that no one is above the law. The rule follows logically from the idea that truth, and therefore law, is based upon fundamental principles which can be discovered, but which cannot be created through an act of will.

The most important application of the rule of law is the principle that governmental authority is legitimately exercised only in accordance with written, publicly disclosed laws adopted and enforced in accordance with established procedural steps that are referred to as due process.

The principle is intended to be a safeguard against arbitrary governance, whether by a totalitarian leader or by mob rule. Thus, the rule of law is hostile both to dictatorship and to anarchy.

The Rule of Law

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Are we all law breakers?We might claim to be law-abiding but each of us on average breaks 260 rules a year, according to a new study.

Many people blame 'being in a rush' for their flouting rules and laws.Average Brit knowingly breaks five rules every week or 16,250 in a lifetime

Common acts of defiance include pretending children are younger to pay cheaper entrance fees and sticking chewing gum to surfaces

By Anna Edwards Published: 20:31, 23 April 2013 | Updated: 07:43, 24 April 2013

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2313669/We-claim-law-abiding-breaks-260-rules-year-according-new-study.html#ixzz3YncjQ9nW

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Breaking the law?

YesMaximum number of cars allowed without a licence for a convoy is 12.

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Breaking the law?

YesFootpath is for on foot use only.

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/alcohol-and-the-law/the-law-on-alcohol-and-under-18s

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Breaking the law?

NoSomeone over 18 can buy a child over 16 beer, wine or ciderif they are eating a table meal together in licensed premises

Under 18

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Breaking the law?

www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/.../Further%20Litter%20Facts

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Breaking the law?

Yes

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Breaking the law?

No

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Breaking the law?

NO.Video game ratings are set by Pan-European Game Information (PEGI) and it is illegal for retailers to sell 12, 16 and 18 rated games to people below those ages.It is not, however, illegal for younger children to play them.

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2 minute individual task

In a format of your choiceplease feedback your discussion findings to Sharedtimes@themanor.notts.sch.uk

Example feedback formats; film it, sound record it, email it or word process it

Having considered whether the 7 activities whether breaking the law as a class.

Now consider if there was any of the example activities thatShould have the law updated.

For example making something that is not illegal in the future illegal

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2 minute individual task

In a format of your choiceplease feedback your discussion findings to Sharedtimes@themanor.notts.sch.uk

Example feedback formats; film it, sound record it, email it or word process it

Last Task, Consider the final question.

Why as a society do you think it is important to try not to break the British rule of law?