HMCTS should institute a programme of open days to encourage the public to visit their local courts, for example during Justice Week. This programme should be used to improve the awareness of both the public and HMCTS staff of the public’s right to attend court proceedings. Furthermore, there should be a programme to encourage schools to organise visits to their local courts to improve public legal education.

HMCTS should institute a programme of open days to encourage the public to visit their local courts, for example during Justice Week. This programme should be used to improve the awareness of both the public and HMCTS staff of the public’s right to attend court proceedings. Furthermore, there should be a programme to encourage schools to organise visits to their local courts to improve public legal education. Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Paragraph: 42 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 54. Judges and HMCTS staff working in our courts and tribunals undertake locally led community outreach work, hosting visits from schools, colleges, and universities – including ‘mock trials’ for young students – and occasional open days for the general public. 55. Nationally, HMCTS awards an annual