Ever wondered what it's like to be inside a prison cell? Or to have an electronic tag attached to you? Sheffield Magistrates Court is having an open day on the 28th March to let people see how far youth justice has come over the past 100 years.
There will be lots going on throughout the day with the chance to sit inside a prison van, experience a mock trial, see the Police Fire Arms Team 'Gun and knife initiative', look inside an Armed Response Vehicle and see various displays and exhibition stands. Visiting the court will be a real insight into how the youth justice system has developed.
The open day is advertised on a poster comparing headlines from the past 189 years. The first headline is from 1820; 'Boy of nine hanged for stealing six handkerchiefs' then the next headline below it is from 1909; 'Youth justice courts set up to ensure fair justice for children' and finally the headline in 2009; 'See how far youth justice has come at our open day 28th March 2009 at Sheffield Magistrates' Court 10.30am-4.00pm.'
The event is free entry and should be an eye opening experience for all. Hopefully deterring any children who visit!
Louise Jade Gill, The Steel Bugle.
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