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Year 9 students from Top Valley School & Engineering College will be taking part in the Courts of Justice Programme at the National Centre for Citizenship and the Law (NCCL) based at the Galleries of Justice Museum, thanks to sponsorship from specialist Midlands law firm Cartwright King.
The aim of the Courts of Justice Programme, which is supported by the 'Help a Nottinghamshire Child' campaign, is to educate young people about the law and justice system and how it affects them, showing them the consequences of committing a crime and encouraging them to be active citizens. It also encourages students to consider a wide variety of legal roles as potential careers. Students are given the opportunity to take part in mock trials and legal debates, supported by facilitators from NCCL and members of the legal profession.
Naomi De Silva, solicitor and prison law specialist at Cartwright King said: "Hopefully with early intervention and educating young people about the justice system, crime can be prevented. As a legal firm specialising in criminal defence we experience first hand the court system and see the devastating effect crime has on people's lives. Programmes like this are invaluable and we are really pleased to support them."
Tim Desmond, chief executive of the Galleries of Justice Museum said: "We are delighted with the support shown by Cartwright King which allows Nottingham children to experience first hand the consequences of crime at the Galleries of Justice Museum. We believe this will provide them with a life lesson on growing up to become responsible citizens."
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