ROLE Stars Train-the-Leaders Programme
Objectives
The Programme aims to train community leaders from different sectors to enhance their ability and effectiveness in disseminating correct messages on the rule of law to others in their diverse community work and capacities, with the aim of promoting rule of law education on all fronts.
The Train-the-Leaders Programme uses real-life examples to explain some abstract
concepts on the rule of law and legal principles to the participants of the
programme in an easy-to-understand manner.
By disseminating consistent and correct messages on the rule of law in different
sectors of the community through the participants of the Train-the-Leaders
Programme, we hope to enhance public understanding of the principles of the rule of
law and to inspire others in instilling respect for the rule of law and a
law-abiding spirit in their everyday lives, thereby fostering their self-awareness
to uphold the rule of law.
Principles of the Curriculum
The curriculum and teaching materials of the Train-the-Leaders Programme are developed with a focus on the rule of law. Fundamental topics related to Hong Kong's rule of law and legal system under the principle of "one country, two systems", covering the Constitution, the Basic Law, the Hong Kong National Security Law, the Mainland's legal system and the basic elements of Hong Kong's common law system, will be taught in an easy-to-understand manner.
Teaching Materials
The teaching materials will be lucid and backed by practical or real-life examples and
their contents will be presented from the historical, national and world perspectives.
They will help the stakeholders from various sectors of the community to effectively
grasp the gist and key contents, thereby enabling them, through a step-by-step approach
and from a fair and impartial perspective, to instill self-awareness of respect and
trust for the legal system into members of the community and enable them to personally
understand and experience the importance of the rule of law.
In addition, taking into account the educational and development needs, experience and
expertise of people from different backgrounds and age groups in the community, we will
consider preparing teaching materials on specific legal issues for stakeholders from
various sectors of the community to integrate and apply them to targeted sectors or
situations to further enhance the effectiveness of promoting the rule of law education.
Specific Contents
The Train-the-Leaders Programme is divided into phases:
Foundation Course
Foundation Course focuses on the concepts and principles of the rule of law, covering topics on concepts of rule of law and on the legal system etc.
Advanced Course
Advanced Course focuses on strengthening the understanding on the practice of the rule of law, including visits to various institutions relating to the rule of law and mock court activities.
Extended Course
Extended Course focuses on strengthening and applying knowledge on the rule of law, including talks on topics related to law and trainees joining or organizing activities which promote the rule of law.
