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Inside HMCTS

Inside HMCTS

Written by: HM Courts & Tribunals Service
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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.



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Episodes
  • Divorce Step by Step: Your Essential Guide
    Jan 22 2026

    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 documents to receiving your final order and learn the common mistakes that can delay your application.

    Through practical advice and myth-busting, this episode reveals how we support people through what can be a challenging time, making the journey a little smoother when it matters most.

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    For full transcript of each episode, please visit - Inside HMCTS

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    17 mins
  • Vision to verdicts: Introducing new courts and tribunals
    Nov 27 2025

    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.

    Discover accessibility features like changing places and wheelchair-accessible cells, the regeneration of Salisbury Square, and the conversion of 7 Newgate Street into a world-leading 30-hearing-room tribunal centre.

    Plus, hear how £148 million is tackling leaking roofs and ageing heating systems from Nottingham Crown Court to Birmingham, making our buildings fit for purpose.

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    For full transcript of each episode, please visit - Inside HMCTS

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    19 mins
  • Justice Without Barriers: The Northampton Crown Court Story
    Oct 23 2025

    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, police, and healthcare professionals overcame a previously inaccessible building, complex medical needs, and intense media scrutiny to ensure justice was served.

    Through creative problem-solving and collaboration, the episode reveals how fairness and dignity can prevail even when the odds seem impossible.

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    For full transcript of each episode, please visit - Inside HMCTS

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    6 mins
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