On the bench: Why magistrates matter
Episode 21 of the Inside HMCTS podcast, hosted by HM Courts & Tribunals Service, titled "On the bench: Why magistrates matter" was published on February 11, 2026 and runs 12 minutes.
February 11, 2026 ·12m · Inside HMCTS
Summary
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 h...
Episode Description
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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