PEOPLE will be able to take a behind the scenes look at how the court system works with a special open day for the public tomorrow.

It will be held at Bradford Combined Court, home to Bradford Crown Court.

It's hoped the day will help demystify the inner workings of the legal profession and the courts.

For many, attending court is likely to be an unusual and intimidating experience, whether this is as a witness, defendant, party or juror.

But the team behind the event want to make that a thing of the past.

The day’s events will run from 10am until 4pm and will include tours of the building, including courtrooms and cells, plus mock trials and displays from the wide range of organisations which make up the justice system in West Yorkshire.

The open day will also be supported by West Yorkshire Police and Bradford Police Museum, providing insight into policing now and throughout history.

Many of the agencies supporting, assisting and advising members of the public who have cause to use the courts will also be on hand to discuss their work, including the Probation Service, drug and alcohol agencies and those involved with issues of domestic violence and children affected by the law.

Senior members of the judiciary will be available to be asked the burning questions you’ve always wanted to know from ‘why do you wear wigs?’ to ‘how does it feel to make life changing decisions?’

His Honour Judge Jonathan Rose, who has presided over many major cases in Bradford, said: “It’s about informing the public about what’s going on. These are not secret courts. It’s vital that the public knows who we are and what we do. This isn’t for the court, it’s for the community.

"This court belongs to Bradford and the surrounding areas.”

It's hoped the day will remove some of the apprehension and misconceptions that surround the legal process and dispel any myths popularised in television and film.

It's also hoped it will promote law as a career option open to everyone.

There'll be an opportunity for visitors to meet barristers, judges, solicitors, probation staff, support workers and the police.