This guide summarises how Transform Justice, a criminal justice campaigning charity, delivered a courtwatching project in London’s magistrates’ courts.

Courtwatching is a powerful way to evidence problems in our justice system, hold courts accountable, and increase community ownership of what happens in our courts.

This guide includes resources on training, guidance and data collection and is written for anyone interested in setting up their own courtwatching project, including charities, community groups and universities.