Preparing For Court

Prepare thoroughly for your court appearance with practical guidance on dressing appropriately, understanding procedures, managing anxiety, and presenting yourself effectively.

Court Costs and Legal Aid

Going to court can be expensive. The law recognises that the high cost of court cases could mean that many people are not able to get the justice they may de...

The Court of Appeal

The court system has been developed so that everyone can have equal access to justice. When you go to court as a victim sometimes you might not get the verdi...

The Family Court and Young Offenders

There is a wide-range of reasons that children and families could attend court. Some of the reasons that your children could be required to attend a court he...

Using a Direct Access Barrister: Skip the Solicitor and Save Money

This article is based on personal experience of using the Direct Access scheme and includes practical advice for anyone considering the same approach. If you...

What Happens Before a Court Appearance?

If you are summoned to court as a witness or defendant you have a number of rights under the law. If you are a Witness As a witness you have a number of righ...

What to Expect in the Courtroom

In England and Wales the court system is part of the criminal justice system. The vast majority of cases will be handled by your local magistrates’ court t...

Your First Time in a Courtroom

Few people have first hand experience of the various types of courts that operate across the UK. Attending court for the first time can be a stressful and da...