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Royal Courts of Justice

The Royal Courts of Justice is a Victorian neo-Gothic judicial building designed by George Edmund Street, located on the Strand, in Westminster, housing the High Court and the Court of Appeal of England and Wales. Visitors can walk through the Great Hall, with its cathedral-like proportions, which leads to historic oak-panelled courtrooms, and stroll along its extensive corridors. During visits, mock trials are held in various courtrooms, and a selection of historic objects is displayed, which the public can handle with the help of staff.

Things to do at Royal Courts of Justice: 16 missions

• View the exhibition of historical items from Nottingham PrisonView an exhibition of historical items from Nottingham Prison.
• Attend the Sentencing Panel on the role of sentencingTake part in an interactive presentation on the role of sentencing within a courtroom.
• Enjoy the Children's Corner with interactive sessionsTake part in interactive sessions including a treasure hunt, art and puzzles.
• Visit the cell area and prisoner transport vansView the cell area and prisoner transport vans, with a display of cell staff protective equipment.
• Attend the presentation by trained court mediatorsListen to trained court mediators talk about their work in hearings and court resolutions.
• Take a self-guided tourTake a self-guided tour of the building focused on historical statues, paintings and points of interest such as the "Bear Garden" and the "Painted Room".
• Attend the presentation by the Magistrates' Diversity and Community Relations TeamWatch a presentation by the Magistrates' Diversity and Community Relations Team.
• Attend a presentation from a courtroomAttend a presentation from a courtroom on some of the most famous and historic cases heard at this court.
• Get to know the Courts' Judicial Departments and Voluntary ServicesInteract with various judicial departments and voluntary services explaining their roles.
• Watch the Mock TrialsWatch the Mock Trials in various courtrooms to see first-hand how a modern courtroom works.
• Tour the Costume GalleryTour the Costume Gallery, open to visitors, displaying the robes worn by the High Court judiciary.
• Take part in question-and-answer sessionsTake part in question-and-answer sessions in a courtroom with lawyers and staff, including an overview of the unique role of the courts' "Tipstaff".
• View a display of judicial attireView a display of judicial attire in a courtroom and take part in dressing-up sessions with the public.
• Explore historical objectsExplore a selection of historical objects that you can handle, with staff on hand to explain their purposes.
• Explore the banner exhibition on women in the judiciaryTour a banner exhibition showing 100 years of women in the judiciary.
• Listen to the Presentations by the Courts' Environmental Sustainability GroupsAttend presentations by the Courts' Environmental Sustainability Groups.

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Source: theroyalcourtsofjustice.com