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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Highbury and Islington.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Comments View
  • The convenient drop off point is located on Digswell Street.
  • Some parking is permitted on the pavement outside the venue. This must be requested in advance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Holloway Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a revolving door at this entrance.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Holloway Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the main entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic door opens towards you.

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Outside Access (Court 7)

• This information is for the entrance located on Digswell Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Level Change (Court 7)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a metal detector in front of the reception with an opening width of 75cm.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • Courts 1 to 4 have fixed hearing loops fitted.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is portable.
• Please contact the court in advance.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.

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• Comments View
  • The portable ramp is used to access the witness boxes and public galleries (except for Court 6, and Court 1 gallery).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 2 - 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.
• Comments View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are standard female toilets, Court 6 and Court 1 Gallery.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the far end of the reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 2.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 143cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 8in).
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Lift (Court 7)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the stairs leading to Court 7.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
• The lift is 4m (13ft 1in) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 89cm x 78cm (2ft 11in x 2ft 7in).
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the Court 7 entrance.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 175cm (8ft x 5ft 9in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 141cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There are baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located on level 3, outside Court 1 Gallery.
  • The female toilets are 40m (43yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on level 2, outside Court 1.
  • The male toilets are 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are also standard male and female toilets outside Court 7.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • The photo shows the ramp leading up to the Court 7 entrance.
  • There is Braille signage throughout the venue
  • The venue has 3 evac chairs.