Nanning High School teachers and students 'unbox' court for hands-on legal education

Students and teachers from Nan-ning High School recently "unboxed" the workings of the Tainan District Court, transforming the judicial setting into a vibrant classroom. This initiative, a collaboration between the Tainan City Education Bureau and the Tainan District Court, is part of the "Let's Tour the Court" program designed to move legal education beyond textbooks and into practical, everyday life.

During the visit, students gained an up-close perspective on judicial operations. They observed judges managing the pace of litigation and witnessed the orderly exchanges between prosecutors and defense attorneys, an experience described as being "as if in a real courtroom." Principal Su Zong-li of Nan-ning High School highlighted that the professional guidance and explanations allowed students to closely observe the legal process.

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It turns out that court sessions are completely different from what's shown in legal dramas!

Students expressed excitement after the visit, noting that "court sessions are completely different from what's shown in legal dramas!" This hands-on experience made legal knowledge more tangible and lively. The program also included an anti-bribery campaign, emphasizing the importance of clean elections to the young students who will soon be future voters. They were reminded to uphold the principles of "not buying votes, not selling votes" to safeguard democracy and a clean political environment.

Education Bureau Director Cheng Hsin-hui stated that legal education should not be confined to blackboards and textbooks. He believes the most effective method is allowing students to personally observe the judicial system in action. By bringing the classroom into the courthouse, students gained a deeper understanding of how the law protects human rights and resolves disputes. This not only enhanced their legal literacy but also fostered a two-way exchange between the judiciary and society, contributing to a more transparent, accessible, and dynamic civil society.

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Legal education cannot just stay on the blackboard and in textbooks; the most effective method is to let students personally observe the judicial operations.