Law and Disorder: News, politics and more, from a legal perspective
PodotLaw 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.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNewsPolitics | |||
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The varied topics make for very interesting discussions, and I’ve learnt lots listening to this podcast. Great episode on Imran Khan and so pleased you’re using your platform to highlight important miscarriages of justice such as his continued persecution. More on how the legal profession, particularly the judiciary can recruit and retain a much more diverse workforce in terms of both race and class is an essential topic that would benefit from much more discussion. Also how we move away from th... more
Apple Podcasts5Azalea Blooms
United Kingdom3 months ago - Rename it ‘Helena Kennedy talking over other people’
Could be a very interesting podcast but isn’t because every episode is dominated by Helena Kennedy with Charlie and Nicholas struggling to get a word in.
That isn’t to say that Helena doesn’t have anything interesting to say, because she does - but so do Charlie and Nicholas but we hardly get to hear from them.
Get a decent producer to ensure all three hosts get equal airtime without being constantly interrupted.
Apple Podcasts3Anon987567United Kingdom10 months ago - Less Politics more Law
Please do get more guests on. The latest commentary on the BBC/Trump case simply turned into a left-wing soapbox rant.
Apple Podcasts1Magpie659United Kingdom10 months ago - Needs to be better organised
Interesting, smart people with useful things to say. But a successful podcast isn’t just putting three clever people into a room together - there needs to be some structure, otherwise you end up with this, where people keep talking over each other, trying to make their point, going off on tangents, etc.
It’s so infuriating to listen to, when it has so much potential.
Apple Podcasts2JB77777771United Kingdom10 months ago - Excellent
Such a good listen. Wish they were longer and some more about criminal law as HK is amazing!
Apple Podcasts5Gman podcast loverUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #47 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #7 |  Ireland/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #73 | Ireland/News |
Apple Podcasts | #107 |  Hong Kong/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Singapore/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #152 |  New Zealand/News/News Commentary |
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Three highly regarded legal minds analyze the biggest current events through a legal lens, blending constitutional, international, family, privacy, and criminal law with sharp debate and historical context. Episodes frequently feature top practitioners, judges, and policymakers dissecting policy reforms, high-profile judgments, and evolving regulatory landscapes, often tying real cases to broader legal principles. A standout is the roster of guests who bring practical insight and longstanding expertise across domestic and international law, making the show a trusted resource for practitioners, policymakers, and informed listeners who want rigorous legal analysis with clear implications for practice and public understanding.
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