PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE CENTRAL CRIMINAL COURT

Physical Environment of the Central Criminal Court

Physical Environment of the Central Criminal Court

Introduction

Not a classic tourist sight but the Old Bailey or Central Criminal Court offers a unique authentic insight into London. The Old Bailey is the main criminal court for England and Wales where all the big criminal trials are hosted. The Old Bailey itself was built about a century ago on the site of an old prison.

Physical Environment of the Central Criminal Court

The courts consist of 18 courtrooms; nearly all have public viewing galleries. The British justice system with its peculiar wigged ...