public gallery

British

noun

Also called: strangers' gallery. the gallery in a chamber of Parliament reserved for members of the public who wish to listen to the proceedings

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His mother and sister were seated in the court's public gallery, and Tshuma waved to his family as he was taken down to the holding cells at the end of Monday's hearing.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

This week's sentencing saw tensions and outbursts in the public gallery, leading to the area being cleared by the judge.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

On Wednesday disruption from the public gallery led to the judge clearing the court when 10 other people were sentenced.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

There were gasps in the public gallery as Zayne Farrugia, 26, from Caerau, was handed a sentence of six years.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026

In the public gallery every seat had been taken, yet the courtroom suggested nothing of the carnival atmosphere sometimes found at country murder trials.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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