Meet at 9.30, Queen Victoria statue, Queens Square, opposite Hyde Park Barracks. To the uninitiated, a court can be a fascinating, even intimidating place to experience. On this visit we’ll discover what happens in court: who’s who at the bar table, why the fancy dress, what’s with all the formality? We’ll see how the superior courts operate: the Supreme Court, the Federal Court and the High Court. We may attend a murder trial or sentence proceedings, a civil hearing and some appellate matters. Each walk will also explore the heritage architecture and local history of the area. NOTE: Airport-style security applies at all courts, and no aerosols or sharp/bladed instruments are allowed. Photography is forbidden. Affordable lunch afterwards. Leader: Beatrice Scheepers

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