Being a witness in court - Preparing to come to court

This video is part of a series on what to expect coming to a court or tribunal. Each short video focuses on one part of your journey through courts and tribunals.

The videos in this series only give a brief overview of preparing for court. To find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day search GOV.UK 'coming to court'.


Before you go to court    • Before you go to court - Preparing to...  
Find out what you should bring, what to wear, parking and travelling, claiming expenses

Special measure at court    • Special measures  - Preparing to come...  
Vulnerable witnesses can request certain measures in court, such as privacy screens and giving evidence remotely.

Court security    • Security  - Preparing to come to court  
Make sure you are aware of the 'airport' style security checks at all our courts and tribunals before you leave. Make sure you don't take anything that could cause an issue with security.

Requesting additional support    • Requesting additional support - Prepa...  
If you have a disability and are worried about access to our buildings find out what you can request support for.

Being a witness in court    • Being a witness in court  - Preparing...  
What to expect if you are witness in court, this video will show you where you will wait, and who you will speak to while waiting to give evidence.

Magistrates' Court    • Magistrates' court - Preparing to com...  
What a magistrates court looks like and what it's like to give evidence.

Crown Court    • Crown Court  - Preparing to come to c...  
What a Crown court looks like, and what it's like to give evidence.






NOTE: This video was filmed before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

We’ve taken steps to make sure our buildings are kept safe, secure and clean in line with Public Health guidance.
We’ve assessed them so we know they’re safe to continue with ‘in-person’ hearings.
You can find more information on GOV.UK. Search ‘coronavirus coming to court’.
If you visit one of our courts or tribunals look out for our information posters.