Inside HMCTS
by HM Courts & Tribunals Service
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Historic Court Buildings: The Royal Courts of Justice, from Queen…
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About this podcast
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
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 28 episodes
- Historic Court Buildings: The Royal Courts of Justice, from Queen Victoria to the bear pit · 8 min · Season 1 Episode 28Over 1,000 rooms, three and a half miles of corridors, and the biggest Victorian mosaic floor in Europe. In this episode, we are joined by Richard from the Royal Courts of…
- Historic Court Buildings: Derby's dungeons and royal visits · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 27What's it like to stand inside the oldest magistrates' court in the country? In this episode, Melissa visits Derby Justice Centre, joined by senior legal advisor Glyn to explore…
- Is it really HMCTS? How to spot a scam · 11 min · Season 1 Episode 26Scams pretending to be from HMCTS can look and sound convincing. In this episode, we speak to Matt from our Counter Fraud team about how these scams work, the warning signs to…
- Breaking barriers: HMCTS and Social Mobility · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 25In this episode, Delivery Director Jane shares her journey from a working class background to senior leadership and explains the Social Mobility Strategy HMCTS has developed to…
- Volunteer, Magistrate, Inspiration: Carol's Story · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 24For Volunteers' Week 2026, we’re hearing from Carol - a magistrate for over 22 years and a true testament to the power of volunteering. After losing most of her sight in 2012…
- From Cell to Court: Inside Prisoner Escort and Custody Services · 10 min · Season 1 Episode 23Before a defendant reaches the dock of the courtroom, there is a complex operation involving transport drivers, custody officers and multiple agencies to get them there. In this…
- Welsh Language Services: here when you need us · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 22Did you know you have the right to use Welsh in any court or tribunal in England and Wales? In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we're joined by Hywel, Caren and Mari from the Welsh…
- On the bench: Why magistrates matter · 12 min · Season 1 Episode 21What 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…
- Divorce Step by Step: Your Essential Guide · 17 min · Season 1 Episode 20Go 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…
- Vision to verdicts: Introducing new courts and tribunals · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 19What 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…
- Justice Without Barriers: The Northampton Crown Court Story · 6 min · Season 1 Episode 18Go 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…
- Inside the Courtroom: Inspiring young minds through mock trials · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 17What 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…
- Justice Connected: Inside Common Platform · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 16We take you behind the scenes of Common Platform — a single digital case management system developed to bring together the police, Crown Prosecution Service, prisons, legal…
- Applying for Probate: Top Tips, Tools and What to Expect · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 15Applying for probate is something many people will face at some point, but it often comes during a deeply difficult time. In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we chat with Arjan and…
- The Final Countdown: Reflecting on the modernisation journey for courts and tribunals · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 14Launched in 2016, the HMCTS Reform Programme reaches its formal conclusion at the end of March 2025. It underpins a quiet revolution which has moved our courts and tribunals from…
- Evicting the Stereotypes: The Real Bailiffs at Work (Part 2) · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 13In the second part of our bailiff podcast, we continue to shine a light on the daily challenges our bailiffs face and the skills required to be a success. Join us as we uncover…
- Evicting the Stereotypes: The Real Bailiffs at Work (Part 1) · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 12This episode takes a look at the day-to-day reality for our bailiffs. We're joined by a range of experienced bailiffs who share insights into their daily roles, challenges they…
- From Summons to Service: Your Complete Guide to Jury Duty · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 11Have you ever wondered how you get selected to sit on a jury and what happens once you are chosen? Listen to the latest episode of Inside HMCTS, where we take an in-depth look at…
- 12 Months of Justice: The HMCTS 2024 Review · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 10Join us for a special end-of-year review episode of Inside HMCTS, where we reflect on the justice highlights of 2024 across all jurisdictions. From new systems and campaigns to…
- Global Effort: Ensuring justice for all · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of Inside HMCTS, we delve into the recent OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Global Roundtable on Access to Justice held in Ottawa…
