The case

Public Speaking & Debates.

Each trial team to present their case to jury members, who must discuss all the evidence and vote on ‘Guilty’ or ‘Not guilty’ verdict. 

Mock Court hearing : Rules

·        The judge must introduce each accused in turn.

·        The judge must invite the prosecution counsel to present their case to the members of the jury.

·        The judge must invite the defence counsel to present their case to the members of the jury.

·        No one must interrupt the proceedings or face contempt of court.

·        All questions must be directed to the judge via the court usher.

·        The judge must clarify any misunderstandings.

·        The jurors must be invited to discuss all the evidence presented and agree on a verdict at the end of the summation from both sides.

·        The judge must invite the jurors to declare their finding using the words’ ‘Members of the jury, how do you find the defendant guilty of not guilty?’

·        Only a jury member (the representative) must report back.

·        The defendant must be declared ‘Guilty’ or ‘Not guilty’.

·        The judge must close the proceedings.

Vocabulary

Court

Judge

Case

Defence

Prosecutor

Counsel

Lawyer

Juror

Stenographer

Accused

Proceedings

Usher

Witness stand

Acquit

Evidence

Case notes

Swear an oath

Objection

Leading

Bailiff

Witness

Address

Your Honour

Badgering

Attorney

Public gallery

Recount

Plead

Contempt of court

Bail

Incriminating evidence

Judgement