Brighton Law Courts

Brighton Law Courts is a courthouse on Edward Street featuring a symmetrical facade of ten bays with large glass panels and concrete end sections. The building uses these materials to clearly separate functional areas and create distinct zones for different court operations.

The courthouse was designed by architect Percy Billington in 1967 and replaced the previous court facilities at Brighton Town Hall. This new building was created to better serve the city's expanding criminal justice needs.

The building shows 1960s Brutalist design through its heavy concrete forms and expansive glass surfaces that define the modern judicial space.

The courthouse is centrally located on Edward Street and is easily accessible from major transit points throughout Brighton. Visitors should note that as an active courthouse, access may be restricted depending on ongoing proceedings.

The building contains five specialized courtrooms with distinct functions: two for crown court hearings, two for magistrates court, and one for the coroner. This arrangement allows different types of cases to be handled simultaneously.