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Article from The Wirral Globe


A scheme which saw 30 primary school children visit Wirral Magistrates' Court hopes to teach youngsters the consequences of getting involved in anti-social behaviour.

Year five pupils from St Anne's Catholic Primary in Rock Ferry acted out a courtroom scenario taking on the roles of prosecutors, magistrates, legal advisers and defendants.
The event saw the children learn how a court operates and discover what could happen if they broke the law.

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The court-room scenario was based on a short film produced by Liverpool Football Club and Merseyside Police, following the story of 'Pez', a teenage boy struggling with the choices he faces.


The project aims to see every child receive coordinated education and raise their awareness of anti-social behaviour and its consequences every year throughout their school life.


Caroline Laing, Manager of the Wirral Anti-Social Behaviour Team, said:

"The children made the event such a rewarding experience by participating fully, embracing their roles and asking meaningful and challenging questions.
"The whole experience was brought to life by our colleagues from the Courts Service who engaged the children and we are very grateful for their support."

The event was part of a pilot project set up by Wirral Council's Anti-Social Behaviour Team and involved magistrates and a legal adviser from Wirral Magistrates' Court.