71: The Layout of Criminal Courts (Monologue)

🗒️ About this episode: This episode looks at the layout of the magistrates’ court and Crown Court, including different features and where various people sit or stand. We also cover some key Legal English vocabulary related to the word ‘dock’.

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• This episode is part of the English Legal System (Module 5): An Introduction to Criminal Procedure
• Take a ⁠virtual tour⁠ of a Crown Court replica at Derby University
• Look inside the ⁠magistrates’ court⁠
• Look inside the ⁠Crown Court⁠.

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