Historic Court Buildings: The Royal Courts of Justice, from Queen Victoria to the bear pit
Over 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 Justice Estates Office to ex...
19 Okt 7min
Historic Court Buildings: Derby's dungeons and royal visits
What'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 the history of the ...
28 Sep 6min
Is it really HMCTS? How to spot a scam
Scams 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 look out for and what y...
28 Aug 11min
Breaking barriers: HMCTS and Social Mobility
In 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 ensure career opportuni...
11 Juni 11min
Volunteer, Magistrate, Inspiration: Carol's Story
For 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, Carol could have steppe...
29 Maj 3min
From Cell to Court: Inside Prisoner Escort and Custody Services
Before 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 episode, Josie goes b...
2 Apr 10min
Welsh Language Services: here when you need us
Did 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 Language Unit to exp...
1 Mars 12min
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 ...
11 Feb 12min
