Going to court: A booklet for children and young people who are going to be witnesses at Crown, magistrates’ or youth court

Going to court: A booklet for children and young people who are going to be witnesses at Crown, magistrates’ or youth court (UK)

A colourful booklet which tells children

  • What a witness does
  • Who will be at court
  • What happens at court
  • Ways to help you give evidence (special measures)
  • What happens after the trial
  • Click here to view/download Going to court for older children

Click here to view/download Going to court booklet for older children (UK)

Click here to view/download Going to court booklet for younger children (UK)


Youth-Court-Guide-Child-Young-People-thumbnailThe Youth Court: A Guide for Children and Young People (Northern Ireland)

This booklet is designed to give young people some information about the youth court before they attend it.

Topics covered:

  • Before the court hearing
  • At the youth court
  • Who’s who in the courtroom?
  • Who is allowed in court?
  • Hearing & Understanding Proceedings

Click here to view/download The Youth Court: A Guide (Northern Ireland)