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What happens if you're charged with a crime. Find out about the hearing, when you can be released on bail and being put in custody (on remand).
If you’re charged with a crime you’ll be given a ‘charge sheet’. This sets…
When you’re waiting for a court hearing or a trial, you might be given…
If the court decides to put you on remand it means you’ll go to prison…
The different types of court - magistrates' court, Crown Court and youth court - the crimes they deal with and the level of sentences they can give.
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
The latest versions of the Criminal Procedure Rules and of the Criminal Practice Directions made by the Lord Chief Justice.
Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from the RMT.
Guidance, created in 2012, for those who wish to begin a private prosecution for offences where the Attorney General’s consent is required.
Make an urgent or emergency application to get permission to make decisions for someone who lacks mental capacity including interim applications for people applying to be a deputy
Use these forms to prepare for a magistrates' court trial in England or Wales.
We review decisions made by people or bodies with a public law function, eg local authorities and regulatory bodies. We can: carry out a judicial review of decisions made by other courts, tribunals and public bodies hear challenges to decisions...
Use this form to apply for a summons or warrant for arrest for an alleged offence.
Proven reoffending quarterly statistics
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Bruce Carr Deputy Judge of the High Court on 23 February 2024.
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