Leeds District Magistrates Court

I realise, a court is not something that is easily reviewed. ‘The plastic chairs were luxurious as I sat before a judge with the curliest of wigs balanced on his bonce.’
During my second year of University, I completed a module about media and the law. My lecturer organised a trip to visit Leeds Magistrates Court, and it was utterly fascinating. Although I have no desire to ever work in a law related profession, being able to witness the intricacies of a court case was intriguing.
It was not until our guide mentioned it that I discovered that members of the public can be present at certain hearings. Obviously the ones of a more sensitive nature, or if a case has received a large amount of press attention, are not available to be present at. Whilst there, I watched a trial which involved a drunken brawl between two men, and a woman who had been injured in an attempt to intervene. It was really interesting watching the whole process; the defence and prosecution in full swing, with witnesses giving their accounts of the incident.
There was an aspect of pure enthralment about being present during a court case, it seems such a familiar setting due to films and television series. Obviously it is not somewhere that I visit regularly, I have only been once since University. But, if boredom or curiosity gets the better of you, visit this court to satisfy your urge.