Decision Maker: Director for Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The Magistrates Association are looking to
replicate the event this year with a new ‘charge’ and
ensuring participation from a broad range of schools across GM,
including those who may struggle to cover the costs of transport.
The event has previously provided young people with experience of
court room process, public speaking and confidence building. We are
keen to give young people these experiences as well as opportunity
to meet professionals and build aspirations. Which will contribute
to the reduction of young people’s involvement with risky
behaviours associated with becoming involved with serious
violence.
We are seeking to award the Magistrates
Association £1,500 in funding to support the running of their
year 6 mock trial competition. In 2022, the event attracted 16
teams from 15 schools from 7 boroughs. Some teams took the part of
the CPS and others the Defence, the charge was ‘Cyber
Bullying.’ 150 young people took part in total with speaking
and non-speaking roles – court reporter, court artist etc.
GMP, BTP and GMFRS were also present to speak to the young
people.
Publication date: 04/05/2023
Date of decision: 21/03/2023