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Crime and justice
Going to court if you're charged with a crime
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Magistrates' courts - what they do
How a magistrates’ court is run, types of crime it deals with and when a case may be sent to the Crown Court
Magistrates' court hearing - what happens
Advice on preparing for a hearing, what happens on the day and how the court reaches a decision
Crown Court - what it does
Types of crime the Crown Court deals with, the basics of how a trial is run and what happens if you are found guilty, or not guilty
Young people and court (young people section)
What happens when a young person has to go to court - as a defendant, victim or witness
Representing yourself in court
Advice about what you need to consider if you are going to speak for yourself in court without a solicitor or legal professional
Find your local court Opens new window
For information about your local court search using an A to Z list, or by town or region
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