Following the assembly on Stephen Lawrence last week when we discussed the horrific racial attack on the teenager, this week we explored the impact that Nelson Mandela had on democracy and the Rule of Law in South Africa.

The complexity of Apartheid and our feelings of fairness, anger and the injustice were linked to how Nelson Mandela led the ‘Fight for Freedom’. From his years in prison in Robben Island, with horrific conditions, his battle never ceased.

There are some fantastic documentaries on BBCiplayer if you want to develop your understanding further.