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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Department of Law and Criminology is located on Agard Street and can be accessed by the A38.
    Head north-east on A38. At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Kingsway/A38.
    At the roundabout, take the third exit onto Ashbourne Road/A52 and then Continue to follow A52, Turn right onto Agard Street/A52 and the Department of Law and Criminology is located to the left.
  • The Department of Law and Criminology has its own parking for staff and visitors with two Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Agard Street 180m from the Department of Law and Criminology Building.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Derby Midlands Station 2.2 miles from The Department of Law and Criminology Building.

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Useful Information

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• Telephone Number: 01332 593 000.
• Email: [email protected]
• The Wellbeing Centre provides information and guidance to help look after student wellbeing whilst at University. You can book appointments with our specialist advisers (including Disability Advisers) or contact the service through the dedicated helpline available during the week. There’s also a free counselling service and unique workshops.
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• Telephone Number: 01332 591 167.
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• Telephone Number: 01332 594 111.
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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the right hand side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Agard Street Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Agard Street.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays at the front of the car park which require assistance due to slopes/ramps.
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays at the rear of the car park which give level access to the building.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right and left of the entrance as you face it.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is accessed by key card only after 18:00.
  • There are 5 steps to the left of the entrance, and 4 to the right.
  • There is a very slight slope (2.4 degrees) in the car park which can be used to overcome the steps (shown in photographs 10 - 12).

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Reception

• The reception is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seating is a mixture of seats without armrests, armchairs, and a sofa.
  • The lowered section of the desk is 77cm.
  • There is a knee recess under the lowered section.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the corridor ahead as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 140cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Entrance

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Department of Law and Criminology, to the left hand side of the building as you exit the lift lobby.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There is one set of single doors with a locked extension leaf to exit the lift lobby.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Courtroom

• Directional and locational signage for the room is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room.
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room.
• There is fixed furniture within the room.
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room ranges between 70cm and 72cm.
• The height of the bench is 82cm.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room.
• Floor coverings in the room are even with no trip hazards.
• There are flip down seats in the room at a height of 46cm in the jury box and witness stand and gallery (shown in photographs 8 and 9).
• The seats at the rear of the room have lift up writing areas at a height of 68cm. These seats are on wheels.
• The seats for the legal team and at the bench spin.
• Access to the bench is via 3 shallow (10cm) clearly marked steps without handrails (shown in photograph 10).
• Access to the rear of the jury bench is via 1 medium (11cm) clearly marked step without handrails (shown in photographs 11 and 12).
• Access to the witness stand is via 1 shallow (10cm) clearly marked step without handrails.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on all floors. The accessible toilets on the ground, second, fourth, and fifth floors are right hand transfer. The accessible toilets on the first and third floors are left hand transfer.
• Female standard toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on the first, second, and fourth floors.
• Male standard toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on the ground, first, second, third, and fourth floors.
• Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby on the ground, third, and fifth floors.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 219cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor in the lift lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lifts.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 225cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 81cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor Female)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located on the first floor in the lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the lifts.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral and Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor in the lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The gender neutral toilets are shown in photographs 1 - 5.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located in the lift lobby on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The male toilets are shown in photographs 6 - 10.