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12 Months of Justice: The HMCTS 2024 Review

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Join us for a special end-of-year review episode of Inside HMCTS, where we reflect on the justice highlights of 2024 across all jurisdictions. Hear from our colleagues and special guests as we look back on the year and what 2025 might have in store.

Knives Down: Inside the community fight against knife crime (Part 1)

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In the first of this two-part episode, we take a look back at our recent anti-knife crime event at Westminster Magistrates' Court. We're joined by legal adviser Ian Rawlins who tells us about the inspiration behind the event and the importance of educating young people on the dangers of knife crime.

Celebrating inclusivity: Deaf jurors in our courts

Deaf juror with BSL interpreter in courtroom

Legislative changes to the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act now allow British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters to enter the jury deliberation room as a thirteenth person. We caught up with Karen, who made history last year at Croydon Crown Court becoming the first deaf person to complete jury service.