An insight into the role of senior judges in the judicial system

Thursday 21st March 2024, 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Eastern Gateway Auditorium

Light refreshments will be provided prior to the event

Every criminal case in England and Wales begins at the Magistrates Court and over 95% of cases are adjudicated upon by well-trained unpaid Magistrates, who come from all corners of the communities they serve. The remaining cases may then progress to a Crown Court for a trial to be held in front of "12 good men and women of the Jury", selected randomly from the Electoral roll. A tradition that is over a 1,000 years in the making.

The Central Criminal Court hears major criminal cases from within the Greater London Area, but trials may also be referred from other parts of England and Wales. All cases are tried by a Judge sitting with a Jury. Cases that were tried at the Old Bailey include the "Kray Twins", the "Yorkshire Ripper", "Oscar Wilde" and more recently the driver of the Croydon tram crash who was acquitted.

Her Honour Judge Sarah Whitehouse was appointed to the Central Criminal Court more commonly known as the "Old Bailey" in April 2023. This event is an opportunity to get an insight into the career path to one of the most senior judicial appointments. There will be a unique opportunity to ask questions and develop a greater understanding of how our judicial system works.

Mr Gary Langley, Magistrate will also attend this event.

In the meantime, for any further information about the talk, please contact Tia Miranda

Tia.Miranda@brunel.ac.uk