July 31, 2025

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

We take you behind the scenes of Common Platform — a single digital case management system developed to bring together the police, Crown Prosecution Service, prisons, legal professionals, and the judiciary on one shared platform.

We delve into how this ambitious digital transformation is improving access to information, enhancing collaboration, and streamlining court processes. From reducing delays to empowering legal teams with real-time updates, Common Platform is reshaping how justice is delivered — making it more efficient, transparent, and joined-up than ever before.

Through interviews with users, this episode uncovers the impact of the platform and what it means for the future of criminal justice.

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