Historic Court Buildings: Derby's dungeons and royal visits

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In this episode of Inside HMCTS, Melissa visits Derby Justice Centre, joined by senior legal advisor Glyn to explore the history of the Shire Hall, built in 1665, from its origins as a mediaeval court and public entertainment space to its links with the Pentrich Martyrs and a hidden underground dungeon.

Supporting vulnerable people in the criminal courts: where we are now 

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Behind every case that comes through our criminal courts is a person. They could be a witness who must relive a frightening experience to give their evidence. Sometimes it's a member of the public serving on a jury. And sometimes it's someone who, for reasons of disability or vulnerability, needs the system to adapt a little so that they …