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The Media Law Podcast

The Media Law Podcast
Generative AI
Copyright Law
Apple Inc.
Palestine Action
UK Government
Donald Trump
Protests
BBC
Slapps
Online Safety Act
Noel Clarke Case
James Bond IP
Defamation Law
Freedom Of Expression
Freedom Of Speech
European Court Of Human Rights
Climate Activism
Open Justice
Drake
Kendrick Lamar

Tom Bennett (City St George's University), Paul Wragg (School of Law, University of Leeds), Dona Kahawe and guests discuss topical issues from the world of Media Law.

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We're back for the 2026-27 academic year! Long-time host and producer Colette bids farewell (for now, at least) as she hands over the baton to new host Dona. Up for discussion this week are Etihad Airways' threatened lawsuit against the Premier Leagu... more

Colette, Tom and Paul reflect on the tragic death of Professor Jason Arday, and the need for more effective media regulation.

Colette, Tom and Paul rake over the summer Media Law headlines. In this episode, Prince Harry and others' privacy case against Associated Newspapers Ltd ends in defeat, while Dale Vince succeeds on appeal in a data protection claim despite a long-sta... more

The Team are joined by Rebecca Moosavian to discuss the new claim brought by Labour MP Jess Asato against Elon Musk's xAI over sexualised deepfake images of her, as well as the ongoing contempt of court proceedings against Rajiv Menon KC, the Court o... more

Colette, Tom and Paul are back to discuss the jury finding against Meta and Google, the UK's first 'SLAPP' judgment, Israel's libel threat against the New York Times and the potentially defamatory coverage of a prize-winning short story. Listen close... more

Tom and Paul discuss the High Court's recent ruling that the Home Secretary's proscription of Palestine Action was unlawful. Also on the agenda are the acquittal of the Filton 6, Reform UK's threats to defund the University of Bangor, and an update f... more

Colette, Tom and Paul rake over the most recent headlines from the world of Media Law, including the BBC's attempt to get Trump's libel suit dismissed, and the collapse of a private prosecution against comedian Reginald D Hunter.

Colette, Tom and Paul round up the Media Law news as we head into the Christmas period. On the agenda: Donald Trump threatens the BBC with a $5bn libel suit, the fallout from former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' memoir, and a discussion of academic ... more

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Rajiv Menon KC
Barrister
Episode: Newscast - Summer Round-up 2026 (Part 2)
Rebecca Moosavian
Associate Professor at the University of Leeds Law School
University of Leeds
Episode: Newscast! Deepfakes, Menon & Palestine Action
Dr. Judith Townend
Socio-legal researcher and reader in digital society and justice.
University of Sussex
Episode: Episode 30: "Reporting the Courts" - a deep dive
Dr. Richard Jones
Director of Journalism, Politics and Contemporary History.
University of Salford
Episode: Episode 30: "Reporting the Courts" - a deep dive
Judith Skillen
From Nottingham University, temporary replacement for Paul
Nottingham University
Episode: Newscast! Sussex University's record fine, and a case on Parliamentary privilege
Patrick Goold
Legal expert specializing in intellectual property law.
City Law School
Episode: Newscast! Are generative AI models really breaching copyright?
Adam Wagner
Renowned human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, expert in protest law and freedom of expression
Doughty Street Chambers
Episode: Episode 29: Protests, Juries, and Contempt of Court

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Tom Bennett
Host of The Media Law Podcast
Colette Allen
Host of The Media Law Podcast
Paul Wragg
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Blake v Fox - Court of Appeal
Q: How will a judge tackle the question of whether Fox is racist?
An allegation that a person is racist can only be regarded as a statement of opinion due to its value judgment nature, which complicates its legal treatment.
Blake v Fox - Court of Appeal
Q: What are your thoughts on the reduction?
I broadly support reductions in damages awards for defamation because I think reputational harm is overvalued generally by English law.
Blake v Fox - Court of Appeal
Q: What do you think the impact is going to be?
The online spaces just become much more dangerous again for defendants, raising concerns about how defamation law is perceived in terms of credibility and fairness.
Episode 29: Protests, Juries, and Contempt of Court
Q: Could you speak about the reasonable excuse defense and its recent challenges?
The reasonable excuse defense has been increasingly restricted in courts, affecting protestors' ability to argue their motivations based on rights of expression.
Episode 29: Protests, Juries, and Contempt of Court
Q: What do you think the impact of the erosion of Hoffman's Bargain has on freedom of expression and the right to protest of pluralism more generally?
The erosion is creating a radicalized core of the protest movement, shifting the dynamics and pushing more individuals toward extreme actions.

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A sharp, legally focused discussion on contemporary media law, privacy, and freedom of expression with a UK tilt. Across sample episodes, the conversation centers on defamation, privacy and data protection, platform responsibility, and regulatory developments affecting journalists, publishers, and online platforms. The hosts frequently dissect high-profile judgments, regulatory actions, and policy debates, offering practical implications for practitioners, media organizations, and policymakers. A notable strength is the tight integration of case analysis with historical and regulatory context, which helps listeners understand how evolving law shapes newsroom practices, publishing norms, and public-interest considerations. The show is likely... more

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