• Jury service

  If you're enrolled to vote, you can be asked to serve on a jury once every 2 years.

• Your rights after being arrested

  When you’re arrested, you have the right to get legal help before you say or do anything. You don’t have to make a statement, but you do have to tell the police some basic information about yourself.

• Legal aid

  If you cannot afford to pay for a lawyer, you can apply for legal aid.

• Going to court as a witness

  If you're asked to give evidence in court, you’ll have to swear to tell the truth and answer any questions the judge says you have to answer.

• Appearing in court

  You’ll first appear to enter a plea. If you plead not guilty, you’ll appear again at a later date. If you plead guilty, you’ll either be sentenced immediately or appear later for sentencing.