Why is the Old Bailey the most famous criminal court in England and Wales?

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 systemthe special procedures that are used to take their evidence and support themwhat it was like changing from being a barrister to a judgeher experience of diversity in the legal professionWhen Anuja was 10 she wanted to be a manager in a shoe shop!Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland.References and ResourcesHH Anuja Dhir KCJudicial 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.If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at [email protected], contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info  or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. See you soon in the next episode!