Court guides

• Going to court as a defendant in England and Wales – A plain-English guide to what happens when you have to attend court as a defendant, and how to prepare.
• Attending court as a witness – What to expect if you have been asked to give evidence in a court case in England and Wales.
• A guide for victims of crime attending court – What victims can expect at court in England and Wales, and where to find support.
• Supporting a family member at court – Practical advice for relatives and friends of someone attending a criminal court hearing.
• Sitting in the public gallery – How to watch a court hearing in England and Wales: rules, etiquette and what to expect.
• Court reporting guide for journalists – Starting points for journalists and observers reporting on hearings in England and Wales.
• Why isn't my case listed? – Common reasons a hearing does not appear on an official court list in England and Wales.
• When are court lists published? – How and when hearing lists for courts in England and Wales are published, and where to check.