The Old Bailey is the nickname for the court that hears the most serious criminal cases in England and Wales.
Alma and Lucinda spoke to Her Honour, Judge Anuja Dhir KC, the first non-white judge to be appointed. She tells us:

• about her role as a judge and what it's like to work in such a historic court
• how children and young people are involved in the criminal justice system
• the special procedures that are used to take their evidence and support them
• what it was like changing from being a barrister to a judge
• her experience of diversity in the legal profession

When Anuja was 10 she wanted to be a manager in a shoe shop!

Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland.

References and Resources

HH Anuja Dhir KC
Judicial Appointment
The Old Bailey. - The public galleries are open Monday - Friday 09:55 to 12:40 and 13:55 - 15:40. Visitors must be over 14. Proof of age may be requested by security.

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