What's new

New UK Supreme Court

Purpose and Location

The opening of the UK Supreme Court on 1st October marked a defining moment in constitutional history. The Supreme Court transfers judicial authority away from the House of Lords. It is the final court of appeal for all UK civil cases, for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, the final court of appeal for the UK overseas territories and Crown dependencies and some Commonwealth Countries. The Supreme Court is located in Parliament Square, part of the pre-existing quadrangle made up of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Treasury.

Exhibitions

A permanent exhibition is located on the lower ground floor of the Supreme Court. The exhibition gives visitors insight into the court. It also provides information on the history of the building. In addition, visitors can learn about the challenges faced by Supreme Court Justices. The exhibition provides information about the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council and how the two courts fit into the legal systems of the countries they serve.

General Enquiries

The Supreme Court
Parliament Square
London
SW1P 3BD

Switchboard: 020 7960 1500 or 1900
Facsimile: 020 7960 1901

Mediabox

Mediabox, is a Department for Children, Schools and Families fund that offers disadvantaged 13 – 19 year olds the opportunity to create their own media projects, from photography and design to print and video games. Hundreds of organisations across England have already benefited from the scheme, impacting the lives of thousands of young people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

There are a variety of grants available, ranging from £1,000 to £40,000, for organisations to create and distribute youth-led media projects that enable young people to express themselves and get their voices heard.

"Mediabox has given me so much and asked for so little. It let me do something that I always wanted, all in the bid to broaden my horizons and hopefully broaden my career prospects in the process. By taking part in a Mediabox project I have learnt so many new skills and developed my confidence. I will see the effects of it my whole life." Andrew, aged 19.

Mediabox is delivered by a consortium led by First Light Movies and Media Trust, in partnership with Skillset and the UK Film Council. For more information go to www.media-box.co.uk

Here are the links to some recent Mediabox projects that may be of interest to you: