Conditions of entry

You'll need to book your place at least two working days before the hearing. Places are limited.

Please note the following information about attending a hearing.

• You must be over the age of 16 to attend a hearing.
• You must produce photo ID otherwise we won't be able to let you into the hearing.
• If you haven't registered to attend in advance of the hearing, you won't be able to attend.
• Travel and attendance is in your own time and at your own expense.
• Parking on police premises isn't available.
• Refreshments aren't provided; food and drink aren't allowed in the hearing room.
• If we believe that you present a security risk, you may not be allowed access to police premises; you may be searched if it’s felt necessary.
• Audio and video recording isn't allowed unless permitted by the hearing Chair.
• Any behaviour that interferes or is likely to interfere with the proper conduct of proceedings, may result in you being required to leave.
• At the discretion of the Chair, you may be required to leave part of the hearing, as rules governing the conduct of proceedings allow for all or part of the hearing not to be held in public.
• Animals won't be permitted except for guide dogs or assistance dogs.
• Wherever possible, venues will be selected to allow disabled access, but this can't be guaranteed.
• The force reserves the right to decline attendance where numbers are restricted due to venue capacity.
• The force may also offer places to members of the public who haven't previously attended a hearing in favour of those who have already done so.
• Officers and staff of Kent Police will only be permitted to attend on rest days or whilst off duty.

If you have any further queries, please email us.