• Explains the different features and processes of the Magistrates' Court, the Crown Court, the Youth Court and the Coroner's Court

• Provides helpful information on a range of topics such as court procedures, giving evidence, case progression and preparing case files

• Demystifies and explains the court process with plenty of advice, practical tips, flowcharts, diagrams, and court plans

The authors, contributors and consultant editors involved in Blackstone's Practical Policing Series have extensive operational policing experience - ensuring a practical focus, and a detailed understanding of the latest policing issues.

Each title in the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series employs a range of practical features designed to help bring the relevant legislation to life, including:

• practical scenarios - placing complex legislation in a real life context
• best practice - demonstrating how a similar situation has been successfully handled by others
• illustrative diagrams - to aid planning and understanding
• useful checklists - enabling you to prepare and prioritise
• summary sections - providing key information at a glance