The promise to tell the truth — The Courthouse · Justice
In the school mock trial, Ana is a witness. Before she speaks, she promises to tell the truth. Help her through the hearing.
Your task
Pick the best choice at each step.
- In many countries, witnesses swear or promise to tell the truth before they speak. The judge decides using what witnesses say, so a lie can lead to an unfair decision. That is why, in many countries, lying in court is a serious offence.
- An invented story to learn from, not legal advice. Laws differ from country to country. For a real problem, talk to a trusted adult or a lawyer.
- Everyone is equal before the law. Nothing about you is collected.
Score
- Understanding justice — You understood how this part of justice works.
- Fairness — You treated everyone fairly and listened to all sides.
- Safe & ask for help — You stayed safe and knew when to ask a trusted adult.
In real life
Courts in many countries have staff who explain to witnesses, especially young ones, what will happen and how to ask for help if someone puts pressure on them.
The Courthouse
Invented stories to learn from, not legal advice. Laws differ from country to country. For a real problem, talk to a trusted adult or a lawyer; in an emergency call your country's number (112 in the EU). Nothing about you is collected; progress stays on this device.
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