Given the sometimes high-stakes nature of legal proceedings, courts must ensure the safety of all parties involved, including judges, legal representatives, defendants, and members of the public. Additionally, some courts have on-site police officers or security personnel to manage potential risks and ensure the safety of everyone in the building.

At Crown Courts handle serious criminal cases, including murder, rape, and large-scale fraud.

Marriage by Special Licence granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury or some other particular person by advantage of the Ecclesiastical Licences Act 1533 is permitted underneath part 5(b) Marriage Act 1949