Sian Wharton-Goodman, Senior Communications Manager

Making justice real: how hands-on learning helped students understand knife crime

Sian Wharton-Goodman, Senior Communications Manager, 20 October 2025 - Crime, General, User experience and research

Students from two London schools took part in a mock trial at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to learn about the real consequences of knife crime.

Inside the criminal courts

Sarah Davies, Head of Crime Communications and Engagement and Sian Wharton-Goodman, Senior Communications Manager, 8 January 2024 - Crime, Working at HMCTS

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in our criminal courts? Find out about our new campaign 'Inside the Criminal Courts' which will see our colleagues share their own personal stories and experiences from working within justice.

Celebrating inclusivity: Deaf jurors in our courts

Sian Wharton-Goodman, Senior Communications Manager, 3 December 2023 - Court and tribunal reform, Crime, Interviews

Legislative changes to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act now allow British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to enter the jury deliberation room as a thirteenth person. We caught up with Karen, who made history last year at Croydon Crown Court becoming the first deaf person to complete jury service.

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