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Prosecution - GCSE History Definition

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Prosecution in a legal context refers to the process of bringing a person to trial and trying to prove that they are guilty of committing a crime. In the court system, the prosecution is the side that argues against the accused, aiming to show that they broke the law. It is usually carried out by lawyers or officials known as prosecutors, who gather evidence, present witnesses, and make arguments to convince the judge or jury of the accused's guilt. Understanding prosecution is important for GCSE History students because it helps them learn how justice systems have developed over time and how they function in different historical periods.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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