Maidstone Combined Court Centre

I go to court fairly regularly in a professional capacity dressed up like you should. Today I went to get some information/leaflets and talk to someone about small claims. I was dressed in a tracksuit being very casual, it’s a hot day 24 degrees C.
I was met at the metal detectors by a security guard Kevin HANSEN who gave me a look and immediately assumed I was a criminal and asked which court I was in! I explained why I was there he pointed to a phone and said dial the extension, I knew there was a receptionist sitting round the corner who would be able to get me the information I wanted but he refused to let me go to her. Instead he said it’s normal practice to phone... I tried but after about 10 mins I gave up. I spoke to another helpful security guard who said that the receptionist was an usher and would not be able to help me, at last someone with people skills.
County Court I think your some of your security guards are old and assuming and clearly need diversity training and some people skills wouldn’t go amiss.... I have now left countless messages for someone to get back to me, not holding my breath.

2 weeks jury service saw a Mr Robin Banks walk free.

They have a fake phone number which never allows you to speak with anyone

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