The Prosecution and Defence

Year 12 and 13 students will form the prosecution and defence teams at the Trial.

We will go to their school and work with them to help them prepare their case. This is likely to involve 6–8 hours work during September/October.

We will also provide each team with access to experts such as the police, forensic scientists, legal experts, human rights organisations and social scientists.

On Tuesday 21st October we will take the students on a tour of Cardiff Crown Court so they can see where they will sit in the court and where they will discuss the verdict. Afterwards we will provide them with a free meal and there will be activities for them to meet the other people in the project.

At the Trial, some of the team will present their case on behalf of their team before a jury comprised of young people who will decide on a verdict.

In addition, the public gallery of the court will be open to the public and you can invite your family and friends along to watch the Trial. They will also be able to vote on the issues by using hand-held electronic devices.

We also intend to record the Trial and are considering producing a short radio or TV programme about it.

The Human Genetics Commission is asking people their views on some of the issues surrounding the National DNA Database.   

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