Cardiff Crown Court Listings

Cardiff Crown Court Listings

Cardiff Crown Court listings for today and tomorrow. Daily cases, hearings & sentencing at The Law Courts, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3PG.

Court Listings for Today

Friday, 14th August 2026

40 Cases Listed

Daily Listings Summary for Cardiff Crown Court

The daily list at Cardiff Crown Court for Friday, 14th August 2026 sets out 40 cases due before the court.

Hearings are scheduled to commence at the following times: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30.

Proceedings will be conducted across courtrooms 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Members of the public and accredited media representatives are generally permitted to attend these hearings, subject to any reporting restrictions that may be in place.

Today's hearing schedule at Cardiff Crown Court shows proceedings beginning at 15:30 in court 12. Appearing before the court in this matter is ********, Carys, bearing case reference number 621072025. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:30 in courtroom number 6. The individual answering to this matter is *******, Ross, bearing case reference number 620389724. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
This hearing is set to open at 15:30 in court 5. The person due before the court is ******, Joshua, bearing case reference number 620250724.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:30 in courtroom number 8. The defendant named in this listing is *******, Christopher, bearing case reference number 610463524. The Crown Court hears serious criminal cases as well as appeals against decisions of the magistrates' courts.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 4. The listing records the defendant as ******, Garth, bearing case reference number 610023426. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
This matter joins the day's list at 11:30 in courtroom number 9. The court schedule names *****, Kurt in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 610162226.
This hearing is set to open at 14:00 in court 5. Named on today's list for this case is ********, Gabriella, bearing case reference number 610208926. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:00 in courtroom number 11. This hearing concerns *******, Charles, bearing case reference number 620086326. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
This hearing is set to open at 15:00 in court 9. Appearing before the court in this matter is ****, Jack, bearing case reference number 610058025.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:30 in courtroom number 7. The individual answering to this matter is *******, Craig, bearing case reference number 620805424. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
This hearing is set to open at 09:00 in court 3. The person due before the court is *****, Stephen, bearing case reference number 620543426. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:00 in courtroom number 6. The defendant named in this listing is *******, Ismail, bearing case reference number 621133223.
This hearing is set to open at 15:00 in court 4. The listing records the defendant as ******, Craig, bearing case reference number 620497426. Judges in the Crown Court pass sentence in line with guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council for England and Wales.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:30 in courtroom number 8. The court schedule names *******, Nazmin in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 620514426. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
This hearing is set to open at 11:30 in court 6. Named on today's list for this case is ******, David, bearing case reference number 610020626.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:30 in courtroom number 9. This hearing concerns *****, Justin, bearing case reference number 621073525. Everyone entering the court building is searched by security staff, and prohibited items are not allowed inside.
This hearing is set to open at 15:00 in court 6. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Tramain, bearing case reference number 620535826. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:00 in courtroom number 3. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Wayne, bearing case reference number 620015226.
This hearing is set to open at 11:30 in court 11. The person due before the court is *******, Dewi, bearing case reference number 610307225. Journalists may report on open court proceedings, provided any restrictions ordered by the court are observed.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:00 in courtroom number 12. The defendant named in this listing is **********, Liam, bearing case reference number 620680826. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
This hearing is set to open at 14:00 in court 10. The listing records the defendant as ********, Martyn, bearing case reference number 610404723.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:30 in courtroom number 2. The court schedule names *****, Joshua in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 610357125. Daily case lists for Crown Court centres in England and Wales are published each sitting day.
This hearing is set to open at 15:00 in court 8. Named on today's list for this case is ******, Louise, bearing case reference number 621166623. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:30 in courtroom number 11. This hearing concerns *****, Daniel, bearing case reference number 20250213.
This hearing is set to open at 15:00 in court 5. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Stephen, bearing case reference number 620509826. Some hearings are subject to reporting restrictions which limit what can be published about the case.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:30 in courtroom number 12. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Jordan, bearing case reference number 620574626. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
This hearing is set to open at 14:30 in court 6. The person due before the court is *****, Tyron, bearing case reference number 620493424.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 2. The defendant named in this listing is *******, Christian, bearing case reference number 620819025. Defendant surnames on this page are partially redacted for privacy.
This hearing is set to open at 10:30 in court 4. The listing records the defendant as ****, Craig, bearing case reference number 620282924. Court visitors are not required to follow a formal dress code, but smart clothing is recommended.
This matter joins the day's list at 15:00 in courtroom number 8. The court schedule names *******, Andrew in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 621001125.
This hearing is set to open at 11:00 in court 4. Named on today's list for this case is *****, Bethan, bearing case reference number 621166623. Hearings in criminal courts are generally open to anyone who wishes to observe from the public gallery.
This matter joins the day's list at 14:00 in courtroom number 4. This hearing concerns *****, Iestyn, bearing case reference number 620550326. The Crown Court hears serious criminal cases as well as appeals against decisions of the magistrates' courts.
This hearing is set to open at 14:00 in court 2. Appearing before the court in this matter is ******, Jonathan, bearing case reference number 620594326.
This matter joins the day's list at 10:00 in courtroom number 5. The individual answering to this matter is ******, Wayne, bearing case reference number 620421724. Phones must be put away and silenced before entering the courtroom.
This hearing is set to open at 11:30 in court 7. The person due before the court is ****, Jessica, bearing case reference number 620535826. It is against the law to take photographs or make recordings anywhere inside a court building.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:30 in courtroom number 4. The defendant named in this listing is ***********, Levi, bearing case reference number 620620026.
This hearing is set to open at 11:30 in court 9. The listing records the defendant as **********, Nicholas, bearing case reference number 610031126. Crown Court trials take place before a judge and a jury of twelve.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:00 in courtroom number 5. The court schedule names ******, Ryan in connection with this hearing, bearing case reference number 610463524. Hearing times shown are taken from the official list and should be confirmed with the court before travelling.
This hearing is set to open at 09:00 in court 10. Named on today's list for this case is *******, Lucca, bearing case reference number 620421626.
This matter joins the day's list at 09:30 in courtroom number 10. This hearing concerns *****, Daniel, bearing case reference number 520801525. Cases can be adjourned, relisted or moved to a different courtroom with little notice, so details may change during the day.
⚠️ Important Notice: Court listings are subject to change at short notice. Hearing times may be amended by the court. Please verify all details with the court directly before attending.

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Cardiff Crown Court Listings — Today's Cases, Hearings & Sentencing Results

Find the latest Cardiff Crown Court listings for today and tomorrow, including trials, sentencing hearings, plea and trial preparation hearings (PTPHs) and appeals from the magistrates' court. As the principal Crown Court venue for Wales, Cardiff Crown Court sits at The Law Courts on Cathays Park and handles the most serious criminal cases from across South Wales and beyond — including high-profile murder trials, large-scale fraud and Operation Pallial-style historic abuse cases. Our daily court listings are refreshed every working day so legal professionals, defendants, witnesses, journalists and the public can quickly see who is in Cardiff Crown Court today, which courtroom each hearing is allocated to and the scheduled start time.

About Cardiff Crown Court

Cardiff Crown Court is the senior Crown Court centre on the Wales Circuit of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). The building is a striking Grade I listed Edwardian structure forming part of Cathays Park Civic Centre, alongside Cardiff City Hall and the National Museum of Wales. The court regularly sits with High Court Judges hearing the most serious indictable cases for the whole of Wales, as well as appeals committed from Cardiff Magistrates' Court (Fitzalan Place) and surrounding magistrates' courts across Glamorgan and Gwent. Bilingual proceedings in Welsh and English are accommodated under the Welsh Language Act.

Address & Contact Details

  • Address: The Law Courts, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3PG
  • Enquiries: 02920 678 730 (9:00am – 5:00pm)
  • Welsh language helpline: 0300 303 5178 / Llinell Gymorth Iaith Gymraeg
  • Witness service: 0300 332 1000
  • Circuit: Wales Circuit, HMCTS

Opening Times

  • Court building: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Public counter: 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Telephone enquiries: 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays

Types of Cases Heard at Cardiff Crown Court

  • Indictable-only offences — murder, manslaughter, rape and armed robbery
  • Serious either-way offences sent from Cardiff Magistrates' Court
  • High Court trials presided over by visiting Red Judges (High Court Judges)
  • Large-scale drug supply, conspiracy and county lines prosecutions
  • Serious fraud, money laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearings
  • Grievous bodily harm (GBH), Section 18 wounding and serious sexual offences
  • Historic abuse and corporate manslaughter trials
  • Committals for sentence from magistrates' courts across South Wales
  • Appeals against conviction or sentence from magistrates

How to Get to Cardiff Crown Court

  • By train: Cathays railway station is the closest (around 4 minutes' walk). Cardiff Central is a 15-minute walk or short bus ride.
  • By bus: Bus stops on Kingsway between the court and Cardiff Castle are served by most city routes; Cardiff Bus service 6 stops directly at the Civic Centre.
  • By car: The Civic Centre sits adjacent to the A470 — follow signs for the City Centre.
  • Parking: No on-site parking. Pay & display on roads around the Civic Centre, plus open-air car parks at Castle Mews and North Road — both a short walk via the subway.
  • Travel information: Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 00 00 for live bus and rail times.

Building Facilities

  • Step-free disabled access and accessible toilets
  • Hearing enhancement loops in courtrooms
  • Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyards available on request
  • Assistance dogs welcome
  • Multiple interview rooms for legal consultations
  • Dedicated witness waiting rooms
  • Baby changing facilities and public toilets
  • Prayer room and on-site refreshments
  • Welsh-medium signage and bilingual front-of-house service
  • Prison-to-court video link and remote hearing facilities by prior arrangement

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check Cardiff Crown Court listings for tomorrow?

Next-day Cardiff Crown Court listings are published on this page each weekday afternoon, typically from around 3:00pm. The list displays courtroom allocations, case names, hearing types (trial, sentence, mention, PTPH) and listed start times for every case in the building.

Who is in Cardiff Crown Court today?

Today's case list is shown above, arranged by courtroom. Each entry shows the defendant name, hearing type and start time. Sentencing hearings, ongoing trials and PTPHs are all included so you can track Cardiff Crown Court sentencing results as they are listed.

Who was sentenced today at Cardiff Crown Court?

The daily listing identifies which defendants are listed for sentence. Once a hearing concludes, sentencing outcomes typically appear in South Wales Police and South Wales Argus court reporting, and major cases are covered by BBC Wales and Wales Online.

Can the public attend hearings at Cardiff Crown Court?

Yes. Crown Court hearings are open to the public unless the judge imposes reporting restrictions or sits in chambers — for example, in cases involving children, vulnerable witnesses or sensitive intelligence. Allow at least 15–20 minutes for airport-style security screening on arrival.

Are Welsh-language proceedings available?

Yes. Cardiff Crown Court fully accommodates Welsh-language hearings, witness evidence and documents under the Welsh Language Act 1993. Notify the court in advance via the Welsh language helpline (0300 303 5178) so simultaneous translation can be arranged.

Where can I park near Cardiff Crown Court?

There is no on-site public parking. The closest paid options are the Castle Mews and North Road open-air car parks, plus pay-and-display bays on roads surrounding Cathays Park. The NCP at Greyfriars Road is also within a 10-minute walk.