Law and Disorder
Podot
Law and Disorder is a new weekly podcast looking at the biggest issues in the news through the prism of the law. We've brought together three of the UK's best legal minds: recently retired High Court judge Sir Nicholas Mostyn, barrister and human rights campaigner Baroness Helena Kennedy, and Charlie Falconer, a Labour peer and former Lord Chancellor.
Subscribe now for weekly episodes disentangling the thorniest of subjects, from Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill to the situation in Gaza, via Post Office scandals, Prince Harry and privacy and much, much more.
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Law and Disorder episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Law and Disorder for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Law and Disorder episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
The King's Speech
Law and Disorder
07/27/24 • 33 min
On the 17th July, the new Labour government enjoyed their first King's Speech. In it, they put forward dozens of bills for consideration in this parliamentary session. But do those commitments get to grips with the necessary constitutional changes in our system? And do they address the years of decay and debasement of the Rule of Law, experienced under the previous governments? Charlie Falconer, Helena Kennedy and Nicholas Mostyn discuss.
For inclusion in our next mailbag edition, do send your thoughts to us via [email protected]!
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emergency Pod: The Infected Blood Scandal
Law and Disorder
05/31/24 • 32 min
This week, we're convening an emergency pod to look at the publication of Sir Brian Langstaff's report into the infected blood scandal, in which thousands of Brits were given contaminated blood containing the HIV or Hepatitis C viruses. How was this allowed to happen? Does the report come close to capturing the scale of the problem? And is there a course for reparations, or criminal penalties, or has the ship sailed on this? As ever, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn and Charlie Falconer gather to discuss.
Do send your own thoughts to us via [email protected]!
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Juries on Trial
Law and Disorder
03/09/24 • 38 min
On today's episode of Law and Disorder, we're discussing juries. A new Channel 4 reality TV show has shone light on the fragility of verdicts that come through jury trials – but how illustrative was that entertainment experiment? And if juries really are in need of renovation, what alternatives can the courts offer? As ever, Helena Kennedy, Charlie Falconer and Nicholas Mostyn hammer out the issues, taking the legal history all the way back to 1660 to deliver their judgment.
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Assisted Dying
Law and Disorder
03/02/24 • 36 min
The right to die is a question that has been puzzled over for decades, by legal minds, politicians, faith leaders and almost every other member of society. With assisted dying returning to the news this week, Law & Disorder takes a look at the legal and ethical implications of Britain's current laws, and asks whether there's a better way. With Charlie having introduced the 2014 Assisted Dying Bill to the House of Lords, he's an expert guide through this complex and emotive subject matter.
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Libel: Vardy vs Rooney
Law and Disorder
02/24/24 • 34 min
On today's episode of Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Charlie Falconer and Helena Kennedy are back and this week they're discussing the thorny issue of libel. Are British courts too quick to allow expensive litigation that clogs up the courts, insufficiently redresses reputational damage or allows the wealthy to bully dissenters? We're exploring this through the prism of one of the most high-profile legal cases of recent years: Rebekah Vardy's libel case against Coleen Rooney, the so-called 'Wagatha Christie' trial.
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Emergency Pod: The Shamima Begum Case
Law and Disorder
02/23/24 • 22 min
Today, the Court of Appeal ruled that Shamima Begum – the young woman who, 9 years ago, left the UK to join the Islamic State – has lost her appeal against the government's decision to strip her of her British citizenship. Nicholas, Charlie and Helena gather for this emergency podcast to discuss the implications of this decision, how the courts deal with statelessness, and what options remain for a woman seemingly condemned to spend the rest of her life in refugee camps.
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prince Harry's Privacy
Law and Disorder
02/17/24 • 30 min
On this week's episode of Law and Disorder, we're looking at Prince Harry's legal action against the Mirror Group Newspapers. How have our perspectives on the right to privacy changed over the years? What are the landmark lawsuits that have shaped the relationship between the media and those under their spotlight? And, now that phone hacking is in the rearview mirror, how do we avoid future intrusions being made by the press? Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer are, as ever, your guides through these issues.
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Post Office Scandal
Law and Disorder
02/10/24 • 34 min
On this week's episode of Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer are discussing a topic that has been, unexpectedly, at the centre of British political debate over the past months: the scandalous treatment of the Post Office's sub-postmasters following faults with the Horizon computer system. After ITV's Mr Bates vs the Post Office brought the saga to a mainstream audience, it's time to ask important questions of a legal establishment that facilitated this miscarriage of justice. How was it allowed to happen? Who was responsible? And will anyone – from the Post Office to Fujitsu to government – be held accountable?
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Law in Gaza
Law and Disorder
02/03/24 • 34 min
On this week's Law & Disorder, Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy and Charlie Falconer are gathering to discuss the ongoing crisis in Gaza. What rules – and laws – govern conduct in war? Would a court deem Israel's response to the horrors of October 7th as proportional? And what precedent is there for holding leaders to account for the decision to employ force?
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Should we leave the ECHR? With Jonathan Sumption
Law and Disorder
10/19/24 • 32 min
Jonathan Sumption – one of Britain's foremost legal voices – joins Law & Disorder again, this time for a good ding dong. Should the UK withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (and its associated court)? Sumption goes head-to-head with a trio of critics – Nicholas Mostyn, Helena Kennedy, and Charlie Falconer – on this week's episode the gets to the heart of the balance between sovereignty and accountability, legislation versus the law, and what a 'human right' truly is.
If you have questions, criticisms, praise or other feedback, please do send your thoughts to us via [email protected]!
Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.
Executive Producer and Editor: Nick Hilton.
Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.
Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.
PR by Sally Jones.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Law and Disorder have?
Law and Disorder currently has 59 episodes available.
What topics does Law and Disorder cover?
The podcast is about News, Attorney, Law, Legal, News Commentary, Podcasts, Current Affairs and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Law and Disorder?
The episode title 'Big Money Divorce' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Law and Disorder?
The average episode length on Law and Disorder is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Law and Disorder released?
Episodes of Law and Disorder are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Law and Disorder?
The first episode of Law and Disorder was released on Jan 19, 2024.
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