Education program - A Trial Run - Justice & Police Museum

A Trial Run is an education program for Commerce and Legal Studies students at the Justice & Police Museum.

Within the setting of a historic police station and courthouse students have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the interrelationships between the law and society.

Selected museum collection items are used to explain how the laws that govern society are developed, implemented and enforced. Students look at evidence that highlights how laws have evolved to reflect changing societal values and consider what it would have been like awaiting trial in the holding cells. They also study the symbolism of the courtroom and learn about the traditions and structure of the NSW legal system.

A highlight of the program is the mock trial during which students assume the roles of various court officials to work through the processes and etiquette of a Local Court hearing of either a drink-driving or prohibited drug case.

To add to the impact and authenticity of the experience, where possible, a prosecutor from the NSW Police Prosecutions Command will attend the trial to act as the Magistrate and talk to students about their role.

Bookings:

Visit - slm.is/atrialrun
Call - 1300 448 849

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