The Courts and Tribunals Service is dedicated to promoting confidence in the criminal justice system and improving understanding of the role of the courts in Northern Ireland.

Outreach activities take place right across Northern Ireland and cover schools, colleges, community groups and events for the general public.

To find out more what is going on in your local courthouse take a look at our Outreach Calendar.

Education Online Launch February 2005	Magistrates’ Court Mock Trial Competition March 2006

Some of the main areas of the Courts and Tribunals Service's Outreach Programme are;

Court Visits:

Take a tour of your local courthouse with your school, college or community group and find out how the court works!

Mock Trials:

Learn by active participation in a scripted mock trial. You can take on the roles of the people involved in a criminal court as part of a court visit or as part of the annual Magistrates Mock Trial Competition for key stage 3 students.

Open Days :

Visit the courthouse to find out about the history of the courthouse, how a court works and how courts fit into the criminal justice system.

Are you interested in finding out more?

If you would like to book a court visit or find out more about developing links with the courts please contact the Communications Group at communicationsgroup@courtsni.gov.uk, telephone 028 9032 8594 or contact your local courthouse.