Find contact details for courts across England and Wales.

Learn more about our Safeguarding Policy.

Restorative justice brings together those harmed by crime, and those responsible for the harm. It gives people who have been harmed the chance to have their say and seek answers to their questions, in order to process their experience.

The Victim Contact Scheme is a service run in England and Wales by His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS).

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme is a government-funded scheme designed to compensate victims of violent crime in Great Britain.

Victim Support is a charity that provides free, independent and confidential support to anyone affected by crime and traumatic events in England and Wales. They can provide tailored support to help you manage after crime and feel safer. They can also explain your rights and entitlements.

The Royal Courts of Justice is a court building on the Strand in London that houses the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales.

Explore our videos for young witnesses on what to expect from the court process.

A youth court is a type of magistrates’ court for defendants aged between 10 and 17. Like a magistrates’ court, it is led by three magistrates or a district judge. Youth courts do not have juries, and they are less formal than an adult court.

Crown Courts handle the most serious criminal cases, such as rape, murder and manslaughter. They also hear appeals against decisions made in magistrates’ courts and deal with any case a magistrate sends to the Crown Court for trial or for sentencing.

The Witness Information Pack is a one-stop guide to help witnesses understand what to expect before, during and after attending court.

Find out what happens after a verdict is reached, how sentencing works, and what support is available once the trial ends.