We have seen how the law and the legal system affect many parts of the everyday lives of young people. Read through the following perspectives of young people on the law and then record your own perspective in your Response Journal.
Knowing the law is really important if I want to make sure my rights are being respected – and that my actions are not breaking any laws or disrespecting other people’s rights.
Maryam, 17
To be honest, it’s up to my parents and teachers to make sure I’m not breaking the law. Young people are always going to try and get away with as much as they can – that’s what being young is all about.
Charlotte, 15
I think the law is really unfair on young people. We’re hardly allowed to anything we want to do. We should be allowed do a lot more a lot earlier!
Marc, 14
Without laws and school rules, there would be chaos. The only reason people behave well towards each other is the law.
