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NewsSchools Take Part In Faculty's MinitrialsNews - date posted 20.11.09 Schools from Edinburgh, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire have been laying down the law in local Sheriff Courts in the Faculty of Advocates MiniTrial initiative. The aim of MiniTrials which were launched by High Court judge Lord Kinclaven and the Faculty six years ago is to demystify the law in an enjoyable way and to allow pupils to see what really happens in a criminal court. It is also intended as a means of providing an insight for young people who might be considering a career in the law. The scheme, which is supported by the Law Society of Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service also helps to improve the children's self-confidence and allows them to learn about the work of the courts and the legal professions. Richard Keen QC, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, said: "The MiniTrial initiative is an excellent way to help young people appreciate the value of Scotland's unique legal system and to discover, in an enjoyable way, how it works in practice."
Pupils play the roles of prosecution and defence lawyers, court staff, witnesses and jurors under the watchful eye of real-life clerks of court, advocates, procurators fiscal, and local solicitors. Broughton High, Boroughmuir, Currie High, Forrester High, Royal, High, St Thomas Aquinas, Trinity Academy and Wester Hailes Education Centre took part in the MiniTrial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. At Ayr Sheriff Court the participating schools were Kyle Academy, Carrick Academy, Queen Margaret Academy, Girvan Academy, Ayr Academy, Belmont Academy, Marr College and Prestwick Academy. Paisley Sheriff Court will be the venue for the East Renfrewshire event with Barrhead High, Eastwood High, Mearns Castle, St Luke's High, St Ninian's High, Williamwood High, Woodfarm High and Belmont School taking part. |
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