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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

What state are our prisons really in? At 98% capacity but with a 68% reoffending rate (for shorter sentences), it seems punishment we're good at, but rehabilitation we are not, nor are we freeing up space for other convicts, which in turn would help ... more

Accidents happen all the time, but how many of us have taken measures to ensure the life support machine is kept on (or turned off) according to our compos mentis desires? This week we are joined by Celia Kitzinger, founding co-director of the Open J... more

Dealing with pets on divorce seems to be an 'if you know you know' area of the law - and it's not a big area. There is very little in place to protect pets and their owners upon relationship breakdown and far too often, the process is worsened or pro... more

The judgment has been passed down in a case involving a number of high profile litigants (Prince Harry, Doreen Lawrence and Elton John among them) versus Associated Newspapers, publishers of the Daily Mail. Judge Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the alle... more

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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?
Sadie Glover
Author of Practical Guide to Pets on Divorce; co-chair of Resolution
Family law practitioner
Episode: Don't Forget the Pet: does family law need to be amended for our animal friends?
Estella Newbold-Brown
Cat owner; co-founder of working group; co-author of Practical Guide
Family law practitioner
Episode: Don't Forget the Pet: does family law need to be amended for our animal friends?
Sian Harrison
Commentator on the law, invited guest for analysis
Episode: Prince Harry v the Daily Mail: has this judgment saved press freedom?
Jeff Benz
Expert arbitrator and former chief lawyer for the US Olympic Committee
Law and Disorder guest, CAS arbitrator
Episode: Southampton and Spygate: is football playing by its own rules?
Sir Mark Hedley
Judge, Family Division of the High Court
Episode: 100 Years of Adoption
Victoria Schofield
Distinguished historian who has written on Pakistan
Independent historian
Episode: From Prime Minister to prisoner: Will Imran Khan survive Pakistani jail?

Hosts

Helena Kennedy
Host of Law and Disorder, Baroness, prominent human rights advocate
Charlie Falconer
Co-host, Barrister and former Lord Chancellor
Nicholas Mostyn
Host/Co-host, retired High Court judge with extensive litigation experience

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 195 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

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    5
    Azalea Blooms
    United Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom8 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 Podcasts
    1
    Magpie659
    United Kingdom8 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 Podcasts
    2
    JB77777771
    United Kingdom8 months 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 Kingdoma year ago

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Fans value the approach to current events through law rather than partisan commentary.
Guests seek meaningful engagement with topics at the intersection of law, policy, and society.
The show attracts deep, expert legal analysis with a strong UK focus.
Listeners appreciate well-reasoned debates and high-caliber guests, though some note frequent interruptions.

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Living Wills and Powers of Attorney: Who determines when life support stops?
Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Celia explains her background as an academic psychologist focused on medical communication and decision making in serious medical treatment issues, and describes her interest in how decisions are made for people who have lost capacity, including the use of advanced directives and LPAs.
The Life of Theodor Meron: The Godfather of International Humanitarian Law
Q: How did your path lead you from these experiences to becoming a senior legal adviser and then a judge on international tribunals?
After surviving and relocating to Israel, I pursued study in law, helped establish a foundation in international law, and through roles in the Foreign Ministry, UN mission, and academia, I gradually shifted toward international criminal law, eventually becoming a judge and contributing to the development of modern humanitarian law.
The Life of Theodor Meron: The Godfather of International Humanitarian Law
Q: Go back to your beginning, you're born in 1930 in Poland, and in 1939, the Second World War starts with the German invasion of Poland. Where are you when that happens?
I was in a city near the German border, fleeing east with my family as the invasion unfolded, eventually ending up in Czestochowa where the Jewish community faced severe repression and where much of the early trauma of the war occurred for my family.
The Iran Crisis
Q: Ken, what does US law say about where you war?
Roughly, the War Powers Act requires presidential advance authorization from Congress in most cases, though in practice presidents often act first and seek funding or authorization later; Congress could withhold funding to constrain action.
The Libor Appeal (with Tom Hayes)
Q: What is your feeling about what went wrong in the whole legal process?
Tom stated it was a series of errors compounded by a lack of understanding from the judiciary about market practices.

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Law and Disorder combines rigorous legal analysis with timely debate on current events, covering topics from international sanctions and humanitarian law to UK constitutional issues and digital regulation. Episodes feature three senior UK legal minds dissecting complex policy questions, often with high-profile guests and cross-border perspectives. The show is notable for its veteran panel dynamics and willingness to tackle politically charged issues through a legal lens, with recurring emphasis on accountability, due process, and the rule of law. Listeners likely value in-depth legal reasoning, historical context, and interoperability between law, politics, and public affairs. Potential sponsors and guests should note the show's strong UK-b... more

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1. Andrea Coomber
2. Celia Kitzinger
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4. Sadie Glover
5. Estella Newbold-Brown
6. Sian Harrison
7. Jeff Benz
8. Sir Mark Hedley

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