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Weekly conversation that will give you an in-depth understanding of the law stories making news and the legal decisions that could have a bearing on everyone in the UK. Whether it's unpicking a landmark legal ruling, explaining how laws are made or seeking clarity for you on a legal issue, The Law Show will be your guide.

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Latest Episodes

The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s Restoring Order and Control policy is underway. It's based - in part - on measures carried out in Denmark which cut asylum claims there to a 40 year low.

From now on in the UK, people granted asylum - refugees -... more

Under international law, when can a country declare war on another?

Was it legal for Israel and the United States to have carried out "pre-emptive" airstrikes across most of Iran’s provinces, which started the war? The USA says the attacks were just... more

The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says she makes “no apology” for announcing the roll-out of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) to all the police services in England and Wales.

Under a government white paper on policing, the number of Live Facial Recog... more

The courts system in England and Wales is in an unprecedented crisis. The backlog has reached 80,000 cases, and some defendants are being told they won't be able to have a criminal trial until 2030.

The government has introduced the Courts and Trib... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Peter Walsh
Senior researcher and lead on asylum at the Migration Observatory, University of Oxford
Migration Observatory, University of Oxford
Episode: How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
Catherine Barnard
Professor of European law
University of Cambridge
Episode: How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
Baroness Levitt
Family Justice Minister
UK Government
Episode: How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
Susan Breau
Professor of International Law, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, University of London
University of London
Episode: When is it legal to go to war?
Christian Henderson
Professor of International Law, University of Sussex
University of Sussex
Episode: When is it legal to go to war?
Éamon Chawke
Lawyer specializing in data protection, intellectual property and commercial law
Briffa Legal
Episode: When is it legal to go to war?
Sonja Jessup
BBC London's Home Affairs Correspondent
BBC
Episode: Is it legal for police to use live facial recognition technology?
Karen Yeung
Professor at Birmingham University Law School
University of Birmingham
Episode: Is it legal for police to use live facial recognition technology?
Asress Gikay
Senior Lecturer in AI, Destructive Innovation and Law
Brunel University London
Episode: Is it legal for police to use live facial recognition technology?

Host

Dr Joelle Grogan
Host of The Law Show, focused on guiding listeners through complex legal stories and issues affecting society.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 523 ratings
  • Fake scores

    Anyone would think this podcast achieved its star rating on its own merits if they were new to the show, but it didn’t, most of the scores came from when this was the superior “Law in Action”. When you completely change the format, presenters and names of a show you shouldn’t be able to pretend to be a direct sequel deserving the scores obtained beforehand.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Vindiboy
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • New Format Fails to Impress

    Law In Action was a great listen, clearly aimed at the legal profession but understandable by the average person. Going from that to “Money Box Live for Legal Problems” is just a huge step down and I can’t see myself listening any longer

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BringTheNoiseX7
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Why is this ending?

    Why? There must be space for one podcast for lawyers? Isn’t there?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew265
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • This has been one of the BBC's best programs for decades. It will be a tragedy if they do not immediately replace it with something of equal quality and integrity researched and hosted by a team with similar, relevant, expertise.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    XYZ
    2 years ago
  • Love this podcast

    Informative and educative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Angela Dakyung Hong
    South Korea3 years ago

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Some criticisms regarding availability and continuity of episodes have been expressed.
The show is noted for maintaining accessibility while covering serious topics.
Listeners appreciate the content for being informative and engaging about complex legal issues.
There are mixed feelings about the change in format and its focus.

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#7
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#203
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#70
Italy/Government
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#89
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#116
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#234
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How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
Q: How does Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights factor into the reforms?
Article 3, which prohibits torture and inhumane treatment, remains an absolute protection in certain cases, but reforms seek to restrict how broadly it can be invoked and how it interacts with national legislation and court processes.
How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
Q: What is changing about how refugee status is granted and how long it lasts?
Refugee status is being treated as temporary, with initial two-and-a-half year permissions followed by reviews to assess whether it is safe to return home, and settlement rights being pushed back to a twenty-year timeline or longer depending on economic contributions and other criteria.
The law under fire
Q: Charlie, do you think social media is driving this new attack on the legal profession?
I think it's empowering it, enabling aggressive commentary without consequences.
The law under fire
Q: Mark, what do you think is causing this?
It's really important to look at the language being used by politicians, as it influences public perception and attitudes toward lawyers.
Immigration and the law - who stays? Who goes?
Q: What makes it so hard to determine the number of illegal immigrants?
There is an issue of data collection, and many individuals may have never had contact with the government.

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This podcast offers in-depth conversations about pressing legal issues making headlines in the UK. Episodes cover a variety of topics, including the workings and implications of immigration law, the challenges faced by victims within the court system, and the pressing matters related to preventable deaths and accountability in the legal system. A unique aspect is its focus on both individual stories, like those of victims and affected individuals, and broader systemic issues, making complex legal matters accessible to a wider audience. Listeners can expect a blend of expert opinions, practical legal insights, and engaging discussions on contemporary legal dilemmas.

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1. Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics
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The Law Show launched 19 years ago and published 114 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Law Show include:

1. Dr. Peter Walsh
2. Catherine Barnard
3. Baroness Levitt
4. Susan Breau
5. Christian Henderson
6. Éamon Chawke
7. Sonja Jessup
8. Karen Yeung

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