Bristol Crown Court observed a two-minute silence on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II before business as usual today. (September 9, 2022) The ten-court complex fell silent at 9.58am.
Court Three was presided over by Judge Julian Lambert. He told the court: "At 10 o'clock the court will observe a two-minute silence upon the death of the sovereign.
"At that hour the court will be closed in order to preserve order and discipline. The silence will be observed in open court by the judge and those here present."