Inside HMCTS
The official HM Courts & Tribunals podcast brings you a behind-the-scenes look at the justice system.
Hear from our court staff, service users, judges, lawyers, mediators, researchers and more.
Learn about the challenges they face, the achievements they celebrate, and the insights they share.
You’ll also get a glimpse of the human side of the system, the stories behind the cases, and the values that guide decisions.
Website: Inside HMCTS
X: @HMCTSgovuk
Podcasting since 2023 • 21 episodes
Inside HMCTS
Latest Episodes
On the bench: Why magistrates matter
What does it take to sit on the bench and deliver justice? Less than you might think. Nick balances his work as a driving instructor with 17 years of volunteering as a magistrate in Sheffield and he says it's one of the most rewardi...
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Episode 21
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Divorce Step by Step: Your Essential Guide
Go behind the scenes of one of our most widely used services in this episode of Inside HMCTS, where divorce experts Kimberley and Sarah share their insider knowledge.Discover how the divorce process really works, from gathering your docu...
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Episode 20
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Vision to verdicts: Introducing new courts and tribunals
What goes into creating a modern courthouse?From Blackpool's new courthouse to London's state-of-the-art City of London law courts on Fleet Street, explore the major developments transforming justice facilities across England and Wales....
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Episode 19
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Justice Without Barriers: The Northampton Crown Court Story
Go behind the scenes at Northampton Crown Court in this episode of Inside HMCTS, where a high-profile murder trial faced extraordinary logistical and human challenges.Discover how a team of justice colleagues, including HMCTS teams, poli...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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Inside the Courtroom: Inspiring young minds through mock trials
What if your first encounter with the justice system was inside a real courtroom, not as a spectator, but as a lawyer, magistrate or legal adviser?This episode explores the Magistrates' Mock Trial Scheme, a partnership between HMCTS and ...
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Episode 17
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