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LawPod is a weekly podcast based in the Law School at Queen’s University Belfast. We provide a platform to explore law and legal research in an engaging and scholarly way.

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What happens when the law meets a general-purpose cultural machine?

In this episode, hosts Matteo Iuorio and Sofia Debernardi sit down with intellectual property expert Professor Giancarlo Frosio to unpack the massive legal battleground surrounding ... more

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In this episode of LawPod, Dr Alessandro Corda is joined by Professor Joshua Page (University of Minnesota) for an in‑depth conversation tracing his intellectual journey through the sociology of punishment and the politics of criminal justice in the ... more

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What does the law expect us to do when another person is in immediate danger? And what happens when someone steps in to help — but is injured in the process?

In this episode of LawPod, Dr Rosie Cowan and student host Eva Richards speak with Eoin Cam... more

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Learning, Trauma, and Truth: A Student Perspective on Digital Investigations

What does it mean to learn law by documenting real harm in real time?

In Part 2 of this two‑episode LawPod series, host Eva Richards is joined by Kenzie Brodie and Briana ... more

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Joshua Page
Beverly and Richard Fink Professor of Sociology and Law
University of Minnesota
Episode: Punishment, Politics, and Legal Plunder: Joshua Page on the Long Struggle Over Criminal Justice
Eoin Campbell
Lecturer at Leon University in France
Leon University, France
Episode: The Duty to Assist: Law, Risk and Responsibility
Kenzie Brodie
Postgraduate student researching Syria in the Digital Investigations Lab
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Digital Investigations Lab (Part 2)
Briana Mallon
Postgraduate student focusing on International Human Rights Law
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Digital Investigations Lab (Part 2)
Lydia Millar
PhD student researching open source investigations and transitional justice
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Digital Investigations Lab (Part 1)
Luke Moffett
Professor focusing on international humanitarian law and human rights
Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Digital Investigations Lab (Part 1)
Seanin Little
PhD student; SSA since first year; focus on victimisation in rural NI
Law School, Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Inside QUB Law’s Student Skills Assistants Programme
Aislinn Fanning
PhD student; SSA since 2021; feminist and queer theory in NI discrimination law
Law School, Queen's University Belfast
Episode: Inside QUB Law’s Student Skills Assistants Programme
Dr. Evelyn Collins
Legal scholar and equality advocate
Former Chief Executive, Equality Commission (Northern Ireland)
Episode: Don’t Look Down: Dr Evelyn Collins CBE on Equality, Leadership and Careers in Law

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Mae Thompson
Host of mini-series; affiliated with Ceasefire, the Centre for Civilian Rights

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Great legal podcast

    I love the breadth of subject matter thats is covered and the high quality of the production in general. Some really good thought provoking episodes.

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    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Experts note rigorous analysis and high production quality; discussions balance personal narratives with policy implications.
Guests bring diverse expertise across law, human rights, and advocacy, enhancing practical relevance for policymakers and practitioners.
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From Copyright Infringement to Superintelligence: The Legal and Philosophical Future of AI
Q: How do safeguards and duties of care shape platform behavior and liability for AI-generated content?
Platforms implement safeguards to reduce infringement, but users can still prompt for infringing outputs; courts will fine-tune duties of care, creating a spectrum where liability may lie with developers or users depending on safeguards and context.
From Copyright Infringement to Superintelligence: The Legal and Philosophical Future of AI
Q: What is the current state of copyright law and its relationship with artificial intelligence?
The law is in flux; the core questions are about training on protected content and liability for outputs, with most lawsuits targeting developers and a growing debate about user responsibility, all within an evolving regulatory landscape like the EU's AI Act.
The Duty to Assist: Law, Risk and Responsibility
Q: Did you have any hope maybe that your own experience might contribute in any way to the broader legal debate on the duty to act?
Yes, the guest hoped sharing the experience would influence policy discussions and lead to clearer guidance and support for interveners and victims within the legal system.
The Duty to Assist: Law, Risk and Responsibility
Q: Tell us how your compensation claim was dealt with by the state.
The guest outlines the process, noting delays, initial misstatements about injuries, and later attempts to secure recognition and compensation through various legal avenues in France.
The Duty to Assist: Law, Risk and Responsibility
Q: Before you intervened, I'm just wondering what your considerations were.
The guest explains that while a duty to protect exists, the extent of intervention depends on risk and capability, with non-violent options like calling for help often being appropriate unless one can safely assist.

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What is LawPod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Law-focused conversations explore how law shapes society, policy, and education through in-depth interviews with researchers, practitioners, and advocates. Episodes regularly cover topics like adoptee rights, student support in legal education, equality and leadership in the legal sector, domestic violence policy, records and transitional justice, and the ethics and future of intellectual property in food and biodiversity. A standout trait is the balance between personal narratives and rigorous analysis, often tying legal developments to real-world impacts on individuals and communities. The show frequently features guests from Queen's University Belfast and related advocacy or research centers, with a clear emphasis on public policy, human... more

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7. Seanin Little
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