Crime and Justice

Crime and Justice

‘Crime and Justice’ is not so much a school ‘subject’ as a cross-curricular topic, which can fit neatly into a variety of syllabuses at primary and secondary level – History, EnglishEconomics and PSHE come to mind.

Visits to courts by school groups are possible, but usually by prior booking or agreement. The story of the actions taken after an accused’s appearance in court tend to be more juicy, with all the cruelty, sadness and outrage that they created.

The 12th century Clink Museum in Clink Street, London, is a prime venue as it gave its name to all prisons, then there is the Old Bailey, the UK Supreme Court and Manchester's Courts which all offer specific activities and tours for schools. There are many other available prison visits – for example, Butte, Littledean (the Alcatraz of the Forest), Dartmoor, Northampton and Ripon – while The Tower of London still stands pre-eminent as a school venue.

Main organisations:

Ministry of Justice

National Centre for Citizenship and the Law

Catch22

NACRO

​PSHE Association

Inclusion: NASEN

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Royal Courts of Justice, the Strand

Tower of London

UK Supreme Court

London Dungeon

Norwich Castle Dungeon

Dartmoor Prison

Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey)

The National Archives (for convict records)

Venues for this Curriculum

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Market Hall Museum is an historic museum operated by Heritage and Culture Warwickshire.

Built in 1670, the Market Hall originally contained arches on all four walls (later converted to windows), to provide under-cover space for stalls. 

Welcome to the website of the National Archives of Scotland (NAS).

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A fine, late 15th-century stone town house, with an early Tudor façade and panelled interiors.

This fine late 15th century town house, once thought to have been the courtroom of Glastonbury Abbey, now houses both the Tourist Information Centre and the Glastonbury Lake Village Museum, which contains dramatic finds from one of Europe’s most famous archaeological sites.

The Northern Ireland Assembly, also known as Stormont, is the home of democracy in Northern Ireland.

Fotheringhay Castle played a key role in the Tudor era, being the birthplace of a king, the site of the execution of a pretender ot the throne and then being destroyed by yet another.

Inside one of Wrexham's landmark buildings, Wrexham County Borough Museum is the starting point for discovering the eventful history of this region on the English-Welsh border.

The museum's displays and collections tell the stories of Wrexham County Borough and its people from prehistory up to the present day.

An enchanting and inspiring journey through Norwich’s past

This museum is a real treat. Beautifully composed displays lead you through a series of rooms on two floors that circle the courtyard of this historic building. As well as a clear time-line of the city’s dramatic history you’re introduced to Norwich people of all kinds in displays peppered with insights and anecdotes.

One of Norwich’s most famous landmarks, Norwich Castle was built by the Normans as a Royal Palace 900 years ago. It now houses the Art gallery and museum, as well as hosts tours of its dungeon.

Hurst Castle provides a remote escape by the sea with plenty of things to do and see! Built by Henry VIII it was one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in the England.

North Down Museum tells the story of the North Down area from the Bronze Age to the present day, each exhibition is dedicated to a particular era of local history. Key artefacts on display include the Bronze Age Ballycroghan Swords, the Bangor Bell from the important Bangor Abbey settlement and the Raven Maps, the only complete folio of Plantation era maps in Ireland.

The 112 acres of Kenwood is on the crest of one of the most popular open spaces in the capital, Hampstead Heath. In contrast to the natural Heath, the park around Kenwood is very much a designed landscape in an English style.

Set on the edge of Hampstead Heath and surrounded by tranquil landscaped gardens, Kenwood is one of London's hidden gems.

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh, Scotland from its position on the Castle Rock.

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Goodrich boasts one of the most complete sets of medieval domestic buildings surviving in any English castle.

Goodrich stands majestically on a wooded hill commanding the passage of the River Wye into the picturesque valley of Symonds Yat. The castle was begun in the late 11th century, by the English landowner Godric who gave it his name.

The Clink Prison Museum is built upon the original site ofThe Clink Prison, which dating back to 1144 was one of England’s oldest and most notorious prisons.

The world's most famous address and the official home of Sherlock Holmes!

Step back in time, and when you visit London, remember to visit The World's Most Famous Address - 221b Baker Street - the Official Home of Sherlock Holmes!

Download our FREE Sherlock Holmes's London Walking Tour HERE.

"Something for everyone of all ages" is the motto of Sidmouth Museum through its interpretation of Natural History and the Jurassic Coast.

This classical building designed and built in 1725 by Francis Smith, contains a fine Georgian Ballroom. 

It was constructed on a site given by Robert Dudley, in exchange for the buildings now forming the Lord Leycester Hospital. 

The building is now the home of Warwick Town Council, the Tourist Information Centre and the Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum.

The romantic ruins of a royal castle overlooking the Essex marshes. Hadleigh was begun in about 1215 by Hubert de Burgh, but extensively refortified by Edward III during the Hundred Years War, becoming a favourite residence of the ageing king.

Wilberforce House is the birthplace of William Wilberforce, famous campaigner against the slave trade. 

Admission to Wilberforce House is free. The museum tells the story of the trans-Atlantic slave trade and its abolition, as well as dealing with contemporary slavery. Galleries also offer a fascinating glimpse into West African culture.

Come and find out about the Scottish Parliament. We've got games, stuff to help you with coursework, posters for the walls of classrooms and lots more!

Our education programmes are run for schools, colleges and other educational groups who are interested in finding out more about the work of Parliament.

The museum is in room 101 at New Scotland Yard, Victoria – an L-shaped space crammed with glass display cabinets containing items covering over 140 years of crime and criminals.

A historic centre of government, power and law

The Guildhall was the centre of city government from the early 15th century until its replacement by City Hall in 1938. The elaborate design and size of the Guildhall reflect Norwich's status as one of the wealthiest provincial cities in England in medieval times.

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