Bench Book
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July 25, 2024
Equal Treatment Bench Book: new 2024 edition
Read this revised and updated edition of the practical guide, which has been published online
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January 24, 2024
Youth Court Bench Book (January 2024)
Find out how the Bench Book has been updated to reflect the changes to case management
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November 15, 2023
Update: Youth Defendants in the Crown Court bench book
This amendment reflects the law as of 1 October 2023 with a few more recent additional items
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May 15, 2023
Youth Court Bench Book and Pronouncement Builder
Youth Court Bench Book and Pronouncement Builder
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May 15, 2023
Adult Court Bench Book and Pronouncement Builder
Adult Court Bench Book and Pronouncement Builder
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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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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 […]