New Guide Simplifies Public Access to Court Hearings

  • First ever easy-to-use guide published to help people access court hearings
  • Public encouraged to know their rights to support open justice
  • Follows successful Reporters' Charter to boost transparency in justice system

Around two million court and tribunals hearings take place every year and for the first time ever, this eight-page document sets out in one place how people can access many of them.

From murder trials to employment law cases, it explains the different types of courts and tribunals, how to observe a court hearing, which areas of court are open to the public and what to expect once inside the court.

It also includes details like what to do before a hearing and how to access Wi-Fi in court buildings, and directs people to further resources f

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