Inside HMCTS

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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.

Website: Inside HMCTS

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Finding Resolution: Inside the Small Claims Mediation Service

Aug 14 2024 11 mins

Discover how our Small Claims Mediation Service is helping to resolve disputes without the potential stress of having to go to court. In this episode, we’ll explore the benefits of mediation and hear the real-life story of David Kerry, one of our satisfied users who successfully used the service to find a resolution to his dispute with a large company. We’ll also hear from Davi

Accessible Justice: courts and digital services for all

Apr 03 2024 22 mins

In our fourth episode of Inside HMCTS podcast, we focus on how we’re making our courts and tribunals more accessible for everyone and how we are supporting people to use our online services.When people need to come to one of our courts or tribunals, or use our online services, they may require need extra help. We’re committed to removing common barriers people may face to make

Unveiling justice: Showcasing our courts at public open days

Jan 30 2024 15 mins

In the third episode of the Inside HMCTS podcast, we discuss the benefits to those members of the public able to join us at an open day in their local court or tribunal. Open days offer great opportunities to give local communities the chance to take a look behind the scenes of justice being delivered in their local area. They demonstrate openness and transparency around the vital

Neurodiversity and remote hearings

Dec 21 2023 18 mins

In our latest episode, we're focusing on an important and timely topic – making courts and tribunals more accessible for neurodivergent people.Neurodiversity, expresses the diverse ways people think, interpret, and process information, and it is at the forefront of our efforts to ensure justice is accessible to everyone. Our host, Liz Bryant, talks to Nicky Reynolds, Deputy Direc

Reducing the heat: what to expect from our online divorce service

Nov 16 2023 25 mins

In this episode, we discuss the benefits of a modernised divorce process. Since 2016, HMCTS has been transforming court services after the government invested £1.3 billion into the reform of our justice system. Hear from those working behind the scenes who help deliver a modernised online divorce process, and from those who have used the service on what to expect. Send us a Text M