Photos: Old Bailey gets high-tech makeover

New system frees up 80,000 hours of police time every year

London's Central Criminal Court - known by all as the Old Bailey. It is the scene of the most high profile trials in the country.

Photo: Steve Ranger

Court clerks will be able to update information about court hearings as they happen thanks to the new Xhibit system.

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Constitutional Affairs Minister Harriet Harman demonstrated the system at London's historic court.

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Witnesses and the public can also find information on the day's cases via information screens around the court.

Photo: Steve Ranger