Courtroom tech

Who broke Tim's precious fossil? At first, all the evidence points to his sister Alma. Their mother, away on a dig, hands down a harsh punishment over a glitchy video call. Case closed – or is it? A curious conversation with Granny Arlette makes Tim wonder if his sister was really guilty. As Tim digs deeper, unexpected clues emerge, leading to a surprising culprit. A thought-provoking adventure about fairness, technology, and what it truly means to be heard. This story is part of the series ‘Alma and Tim Learn about the Law’, inspired by academic research about justice, criminal law, and human rights. It includes a legal glossary and questions to help young readers explore the social issues, legal principles, and big ideas behind the story.