Bench Book
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August 22, 2022
Youth Defendants in the Crown Court
Read the updated version of the Youth Defendants in the Crown Court bench book
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July 14, 2022
July 2022 interim revision of the Equal Treatment Bench Book issued
Find out the latest updates in the ETBB
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May 3, 2022
Adult Court Bench Book and Pronouncement Cards for magistrates
Please read this latest guidance for magistrates who sit in the adult court
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June 5, 2020
Youth Court Bench Book and Pronouncement Cards
The youth court deals with criminal proceedings against those who are aged 10 – 17 years old.
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June 10, 2019
Equal Treatment bench Book: a one year round up’ – Gray (2019)
An article about the importance of considering guidance in the ETBB when making judicial decisions
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June 7, 2019
Equal Treatment bench Book – New Series’ – Gray (2018)
Learn how to access the main ETBB and read useful summaries
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June 7, 2019
‘Trans awareness training’ – Sian Davies (2018)
An article about the importance of understanding issues facing the Trans community
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October 16, 2016
Family Court Bench Book and Reference Cards
The Family Court Bench Book (FCBB) provides guidance for magistrates who sit in the Family Court. It is used for reference at court and to support consistent training. The Bench Book is supplemented by reference cards and signposts relevant legislation, practice directions and guidance. These help magistrates undertake the task of decision making in a […]