ABSTRACT
Give half the class copies of case study A and the other half copies of case study B. Explain that both of these case studies came about because there were no obvious ‘right answers’ and in each case there were two groups of people whose interests were in conflict. In case A, the right of one child to life was in conflict with the right of the other. In case B, the rights of the boys (now young men) to rehabilitation were in conflict with the rights of the public to know where individuals who have committed an offence are living. Ask students to read the case studies individually and then in small groups draw up a list with two columns to show both sides of the argument. They should discuss as a group whether they agree with the judge’s decision (and why or why not). Each group should select a spokesperson to report back on their particular case study and the main points of their discussion.
