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Although I have no firsthand experience of being inside a youth court in session I do occasionally support witnesses for a youth trial, in a volunteer role which I have. From that I know that the courtroom is closed so no members of the public can wander in as they can in other courts, including members of the press. I also know that the defendant sits in the main part of the room and not in the dock (in my courts anyway as adult defendants are in a glassed in booth), and if it's a judge then he/she isn't all wigged up so looks less scary. I would imagine that judges and magistrates vary in how they preside and how stern or friendly they are generally. Is there anything specific you'd like to know as if nobody with personal experience answers (as I'm sure they will) I can find out for you. Happy to reply privately if you'd prefer xx

This link from Just for Kids Law may be helpful.

https://www.justforkidslaw.org/what-we-do/fighting-change/youth-justice-campaigns/information-young-people

At the bottom of the page you can watch a short video on what to expect at youth court.

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