Our activities are aligned to fit with your curriculum and support your teaching in the classroom. If something doesn’t quite suit, or you have a specific request, please get in touch and we’ll work with you to develop an activity that meets your needs.
There are 4 events
Select the titles for more details about the events. Some are open to the public and/or require booking.
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Crime day On campus |
04 December 2024 |
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Crime day On campus |
19 February 2025 |
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Why fairness matters - ensuring justice in law and policing On campus |
18 June 2025 |
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Crime day On campus |
25 June 2025 |
We know it’s not always possible to bring your students out of the classroom to experience higher education, so we can bring the higher education experience to you. If you would like to arrange a bespoke visit to campus we can extend these talks into longer taster sessions.
The age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales is ten, far lower than many other countries. We examine child defendants and ask whether they should be held criminally liable and discuss the reasons why we should or should not hold children criminally responsible. We’ll also consider the criminal defence of duress and decide if it needs extending.
What, why and how? Policing has changed significantly in the last few decades. Police agencies now seek to continually improve, refine and review their guidelines, policies, practices and interventions with the public, based on the best evidence from available research. We look at how and why evidence-based policing works. Linked modules • Pearson-Research Skills in the Uniformed Protective Services
Students discover how footmarks and fingerprints contribute to the identification of a suspect Linked modules • Pearson-Criminal Investigation Procedures and Practice
Guided by staff and students working in our Law Clinic, you learn about essential interviewing skills and have the opportunity to practice them in mock interviews. We can deliver this activity in our Law Clinic.
What's wrong with judicial precedent? A deeper look into the pitfalls of judicial decision-making Linked modules • AQA-The nature of law and the English legal system • Cambridgeint-Principles and sources of English law • Pearson-Research Skills in the Uniformed Protective Services
Take a tour of mental condition defences to see how criminal law deals with offenders who are mentally ill. Linked modules • Cambridgeint-General defences and remedies • OCR-The legal system and criminal Law • Pearson-Police Powers and the Law
We explore some controversial cases of negligence in law. Linked modules • AQA-Tort • Cambridge Int-The tort of negligence • Cambridgeint-Torts affecting the person • OCR-Law making and the law of tort • WJEC-The Law of Tort
Why can't we consent to certain types of harm? This interactive debate allows students to explore what we can and cannot consent to. Linked modules • AQA-Criminal law • Pearson-Police Powers and the Law
Students examine a selection of key provisions within the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Linked modules • Pearson-Police Powers and the Law
Students are introduced to the PEACE model of police interviewing Linked modules • Pearson-Criminal Investigation Procedures and Practice
What are police powers, and how crucial is it that are exercised correctly? Linked modules • Pearson-Police Powers and the Law
You are shipwrecked sailors with no prospect of rescue. The cabin boy, who is extremely weak, is the lowest ranking among you, and you are all starving. What will you do? Building on the landmark decision in Dudley and Stephens, we take you on a guided tour of legal moralism, autonomy and approaches to the sanctity of life within the law. WARNING: this session might become gruesome!
Witnesses are a vital part of the investigative process, but can their evidence be relied on? We explore how perception can affect recall, the impact it can have on an investigation and how we can attempt to deal with it to achieve the best evidence. Linked modules • Pearson-Criminal Investigation Procedures and Practice
Students examine the golden hour - the period immediately following a crime when there are the most opportunities for protecting, preserving and gathering evidence. Linked modules • Pearson-Criminal Investigation Procedures and Practice
How does psychology influence the investigation and prosecution of domestic abuse cases? And how can we apply the learning of psychologists to understand the decision making of the jury in a courtroom?
Students are asked to examine why we have the rule of law, and whether it is necessary to have a written constitution Linked modules • AQA-Human Rights • OCR-The nature of law and Human rights
For on campus visits, we also offer sessions in the library with our academic librarians. You can either include a session/s as part of a bespoke subject visit, or create a bespoke library visit, picking your sessions from the list.
Learn how to search for books and skilfully explore the library shelves.
Ignite your critical thinking skills with the superpower of questioning.
Navigate the choppy waters of referencing and set a course for academic success.
Conquer presentation anxiety – discover practical tips to deliver confident, engaging presentations.
Reflection has an important role to play in future learning and self-development.
Learn to master time to achieve success both in your studies and life.
Complete the form to request a bespoke activity or speakers into schools talk. Please provide as much information as possible to help us understand your needs. We can help with travel contributions to support your visit. Email ssshlrecruitment@tees.ac.uk to discuss.
We can help with travel contributions to support your visit. Email ssshltrecruitment@tees.ac.uk to discuss.