Guidance

Pleading not guilty in court

Pleading not guilty in the magistrates' court and youth court.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
• Published: 30 July 2021
• Last updated: 20 August 2021
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  1. 20 August 2021

     Uploaded Welsh language versions of the 3 guides.

  2. 30 July 2021

     First published.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Parents and guardians: Children entering not guilty pleas

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Young People: When you go to court and want to say you're not guilty

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Adult defendants: When you go to court and want to say you're not guilty

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Diffynyddion sy’n Oedolion: Pan fyddwch yn mynd i’r llys ac eisiau dweud eich bod yn ddieuog

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Rhieni a Gwarcheidwaid: Plant yn pledio’n ddieuog

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Pobl Ifanc: Pan fyddwch yn mynd i’r llys ac eisiau dweud eich bod yn ddieuog

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Guidance on preparing to enter a not guilty plea at court.

These documents are aimed at:

• young people
• parents and guardians of children
• adult defendants