STUDENTS from Stroud High School will compete in a Mock trial competition at Worcester Magistrates Court on Saturday, March 11.
They will battle it out against 12 other schools in the local heat and if successful progress to the regional finals in May and even the national final held at Nottingham Magistrates Court in June.
This event is in its 23rd year and will see 12-14 year-olds from 270 schools across the country challenge for the top prize.
Competitors will take on the roles of lawyers, witnesses, magistrates, court staff and defendants to bring the mock trials to life.
Students will be given specially written cases in which the defendant stands accused of domestic burglary.
There is also a court reporter and court artist competition, for budding journalists and artists.
The competition enables students to learn about all aspects of the criminal justice system and to develop confidence in personal skills such as public speaking, analysis techniques and working as a team.
A judging panel will be made up of local magistrates and other legal professionals.
Stroud High will meet the schools listed below in their opening heat.
Alcester Academy
Blessed Edward Oldcorne RC College, Worcester
The Bewdley School
The Chase School, Malvern
Droitwich Spa High School
King Charles 1 School, Kidderminster
Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer
Prince Henry’s High School, Evesham
St John’s C of E Middle School Academy, Bromsgrove
Trinity High School, Redditch
Tudor Grange Academy, Worcester
Waseley Hills High School
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