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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.
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Inside HMCTS
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 rewarding things he's ever done.
In this episode of Inside HMCTS, he walks us through the reality of the role, working as a team, supported by a legal adviser and making decisions that genuinely improve lives.
He shares how his employers have supported him, the skills he's brought back to his day job, and why anyone aged 18-74 should consider applying.
For more information visit: icanbeamagistrate.co.uk
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