April 2023 interim revision of the Equal Treatment Bench Book issued

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An April 2023 interim revision of the Equal Treatment Bench Book (ETBB) has just been issued.

The 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 version of the Equal Treatment Bench Book can be read below.

A Word version 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.