Equal Treatment Bench Book
The Equal Treatment Bench Book (ETBB) aims to increase awareness and understanding of the different circumstances of people appearing in courts and tribunals. It helps enable effective communication and suggests steps which should increase participation by all parties.
A PDF of the ETBB – July 2024 (May 2025 update) is available below.
A Word version of the Equal Treatment Bench Book is available for those who find the PDF is incompatible with their screen reader. To request a copy, please email jcpublications@judiciary.uk stating the type of screen reader you use.