Can I ask a question about Judge Rinder?

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There was an ad on for this earlier which sparked a bit of heated debate. My mum is totally enthralled by it and can't wait for it to start. My thoughts were what a load of old trollocks. Does this 'court' any authority or powers at all? My mum certainly believes they do. I just can't see how a tv show can have any sort of legal standing.

Anyone know?

Hi I have been on the terms and conditions of the judge rinder itv website. And I read it is a real court it's just filmed, but his final decisions are real and legally binding. The only reason I went on them is that we were looking it up as a just in case as my husband may need go court.