Mock Court Trial - Euthanasia

This is a unit of work that involves a mock court trial based on a euthanasia case.

It is a fully resourced unit, with a progressive scheme of work that concludes with an actual trial acted out.

Students will learn the essentials of a court trial. They will be doing research and preparation for roles they are interested in. They will present their individual cases for which role they wish to play.

Students will also each be given a full booklet of work to help navigate through the trial, but also to give them each unique tasks depending on their roles.

Lesson 1: Introduction
The idea of a court trial will be introduced, as well as the Euthanasia case.

Lesson 2: Research & Preparation
Each of you will complete research tasks related to the roles in the trial, from this you will present your case for which role you would like to have.

Lesson 3 (and homework): Preparation
Each role will need to do preparation for what they will say/do during the trial.

Lesson 4: Trial
As guided by the Court Usher, the trial will take place in this lesson.

Roles include:
Judge
Usher
Defendant (Dr Moor)
Defence Lawyers
Prosecution Lawyers
Witness [Prosecution Team] (George Liddell’s Sister)
Witness [Prosecution Team] (Journalist that Interviewed Dr. Moor)
Witness [Defence Team] (Colleague of Dr Moor)
Jury
Media