The trial forms part of a national competition organised by theCitizenship Foundation and the Magistrates' Association.
The 14-year-olds from Ysgol Tryfan, Bangor and Ysgol Botwnnog, LleynPeninsula will compete in May. They will use carefully constructedwitness statements to prepare the prosecution and defence of a speciallywritten case. Students will take on the role of lawyers, witnesses,magistrates and court staff.
A spokeswoman for the Citizenship Foundation said: "The competitionoffers young people a hands-on introduction to the legal system."
The final will take place on 24 June in Manchester.
- www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk.
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