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Law and Disorder: News, politics and more, from a legal perspective

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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.

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Latest Episodes

We're coming to you live from the Financial Remedies Conference 2026! For this special episode, we're joined by Greg Howe, founding director and senior family law practitioner at Howe Jenkin Family Lawyers & Mediators in Adelaide, Australia, and Grae... more

This week we're sharing our live podcast recorded at Kilkenny Festival at the end of September. We visited Ireland to discuss the legal principle of liberty, specifically with regards to its application to the women detained in the Magdalene Laundrie... more

What does the law say about industrial farming? Pigs are regularly being slaughtered via torturous exposure to carbon dioxide gas, despite stipulations that the animals must not undergo unnecessary harm. Although, the alternatives are not much less b... more

We're divided over the abolition of the Chancery Division. Should we be preserving this historical title, or should we embracing the new 'Business and Property Division' (effective October 1)? Joining us this week is the Former Lord High Chancellor, ... more

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Greg Howe
Founding director and senior family law practitioner
Howe Jenkin Family Lawyers & Mediators
Episode: For a Fairer End to Relationships: LIVE from the Financial Remedies Conference
Graeme Fraser
Family law solicitor and chair of Resolution's Cohabitation Committee
William Sturges
Episode: For a Fairer End to Relationships: LIVE from the Financial Remedies Conference
Marie Baker
Former judge of the Supreme Court of Ireland
Supreme Court of Ireland
Episode: LIVE from Kilkenny Festival: Liberty and the Magdalene Laundries
Philip Lymbery
CEO of Compassion in World Farming
Compassion in World Farming
Episode: Industrial Farming and the Law: is brutal animal slaughter necessary?
Robert Buckland
Former Lord Chancellor (2019-2021)
KC, former Lord Chancellor
Episode: Stick With the Chancery Division or Embrace the New?
Simone Finn
Shadow Minister in the House of Lords of the Cabinet Office
House of Lords, Cabinet Office
Episode: Farage's Foreign Donation Fracas: Has he broken the law?
Andrea Coomber
Director of the Howard League for Penal Reform
Howard League for Penal Reform
Episode: Understaffed and Overcrowded Prisons: Where do we go from here?
Celia Kitzinger
Honorary professor at Cardiff University specializing in medical law and ethics
Cardiff University
Episode: Living Wills and Powers of Attorney: Who determines when life support stops?
Sarah Lucy Cooper
Family barrister, international work, Latin America focus
Family law practitioner
Episode: Don't Forget the Pet: does family law need to be amended for our animal friends?

Hosts

Nicholas Mostyn
Host of Law and Disorder (legal perspective on current issues); incorporates framing and analysis.
Helena Kennedy
Host and co-presenter providing legal perspective and commentary; a renowned human rights advocate.
Charlie Falconer
Co-host providing legal analysis and opinion; former Lord Chancellor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Fascinating discussions

    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 Podcasts
    5
    Azalea Blooms
    United Kingdom4 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 Podcasts
    3
    Anon987567
    United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts
    1
    Magpie659
    United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts
    2
    JB77777771
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent

    Such a good listen. Wish they were longer and some more about criminal law as HK is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gman podcast lover
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some critiques note interruptions and uneven airtime among hosts, but overall praise the expertise and relevance of topics.
Audience values insights on high-profile cases and reforms, with many calling for broader guest diversity and structure.
Listeners appreciate rigorous legal analysis and thoughtful debate from respected practitioners.

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LIVE from Kilkenny Festival: Liberty and the Magdalene Laundries
Q: Why did the law not come to the rescue of the women?
Baker says she lacked knowledge of the women and their circumstances, while wider silence and isolation prevented cases from reaching court. She argues that the law could have provided a remedy if someone had brought the matter before a judge.
LIVE from Kilkenny Festival: Liberty and the Magdalene Laundries
Q: What was the route to enter?
Baker says routes included parents, police and the courts, but records are poor and many women appear to have been sent without a clear legal basis.
For a Fairer End to Relationships: LIVE from the Financial Remedies Conference
Q: What is the definition of a qualifying non-marital de facto relationship under Australian law?
Greg Howe says courts consider a range of factors, including common residence, public reputation, financial interdependence, a sexual relationship and whether the couple presented themselves as a couple. Not every factor must be present.
For a Fairer End to Relationships: LIVE from the Financial Remedies Conference
Q: Is there a qualifying period before an unmarried couple can claim financial remedies in Australia?
Greg Howe says a de facto couple generally qualifies after two years together, or if a child of the relationship has been born.
Farage's Foreign Donation Fracas: Has he broken the law?
Q: Doesn't this whole episode just show, and give another example of the systematic erosion of norms?
Simone argues that norms around donor behavior and public accountability are being strained, but emphasizes that legal rules still apply and that public attitudes will influence how norms are perceived.

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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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