Raising Racism at Inquests – Law Pod UK

Posted July 3rd, 2024 in chambers articles, inquests, news, podcasts, racism by sally

‘In Episode 201 Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Emma Snell of JUSTICE and Christian Weaver, a barrister at Garden North Chambers about Achieving Racial Justice at Inquests: A Practitioner’s Guide (2024), a guide recently published by JUSTICE and INQUEST.’

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Law Pod UK, 3rd July 2024

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From low-level drug dealer to human trafficker: are modern slavery laws catching the wrong people? – podcast – The Guardian

Posted June 14th, 2024 in forced labour, news, podcasts, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘When I heard that a boy from my primary school had been convicted of trafficking, I had to find out what had happened to make him fall so far.’

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The Guardian, 14th June 2024

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Small Data: damage, distress and the development of a new type of claim – Law Pod UK

‘Jasper Gold of 1 Crown Office Row joins Lucy McCann to explore “small data” claims, where data and personal injury law intersect.’

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Law Pod UK, 15th May 2024

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Environmental Law News Podcast – Six Pump Court

‘In this podcast produced by Lexis PSL, Christopher Badger and Mark Davies look at progress made under the 25 Year Environment Plan, publication of the Green Finance Strategy and more Environment Act 2021 Commencement Regulations.’

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Six Pump Court, 18th April 2024

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Negligence in football: A claim of two halves – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted May 1st, 2024 in accidents, damages, negligence, news, personal injuries, podcasts, sport by sally

‘Football fans everywhere will be familiar with reckless tackles, whether from their own Sunday league experience or as followers of the professional game. But when will a tackle amount to negligence and be actionable in a civil court, such that an injured player can sue their opponent?’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 30th April 2024

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AI and Climate Change – 39 Essex Chambers

‘In this episode Katherine Apps KC speaks with environmental law pioneer Stephen Tromans KC about similarities, differences and lessons which can be learned for AI from the development of environmental, nuclear, chemicals and contaminated land law. They touch on the balance between international and domestic legal toolmaking, the effectiveness, or otherwise, of human rights and the common law and how law can best work in the context of rapidly developing technology and complex market pressures.’

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39 Essex Chambers, 19th April 2024

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Carers scandal: why are so many being prosecuted by the UK government? – The Guardian

‘George Henderson was convicted of fraud and had to repay £19,500 in carer’s allowance years after ticking the wrong box on the form. He is not alone. The Guardian society editor, Patrick Butler, looks at why thousands are facing prosecution over innocent mistakes.’

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The Guardian, 12th April 2024

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Human Rights embrace Climate Change – Law Pod UK

Posted April 12th, 2024 in climate change, environmental protection, human rights, news, podcasts by sally

‘Strasbourg Court fashions human rights out of climate change. David Hart KC discusses latest developments with Rosalind English.’

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Law Pod UK, 10th April 2024

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The silencing of climate protesters in English and Welsh courts – The Guardian

Posted March 21st, 2024 in climate change, consent, defences, demonstrations, news, podcasts, public order by sally

‘The court of appeal ruled on Monday that the “consent” defence could not be used in the cases of climate activists. Sandra Laville reports.’

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The Guardian, 21st March 2024

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Talking Pensions Ep14 – Dominic Harris – Pensions Barrister

Posted March 7th, 2024 in news, ombudsmen, pensions, podcasts by sally

‘In the latest episode of Talking Pensions (recorded in January 2024), Paul talks to the Pensions Ombudsman, Dominic Harris. They discuss Dominic’s background in pensions, the work of the Ombudsman, the recent cyber-incident and the key issues likely to emerge in the future.’

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Pensions Barrister, 7th March 2024

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Talking Pensions Ep13 – Talking Perspective – Pensions Barrister

Posted February 8th, 2024 in news, pensions, podcasts by sally

‘To celebrate Pensions Barrister’s tie-in with Pespective, this month’s podcast (recorded in November 2023) features Raf Shergold, the Managing Director of Perspective. Paul talks to Raf about the history, development and future of the premier online pensions law resource.’

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Pensions Barrister, 8th February 2024

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Scope of duty since Khan v Meadows – Law Pod UK

‘Rachel Marcus and Marcus Coates-Walker of 1 Crown Office Row join Lucy McCann to explore the principle of the scope of duty in the context of clinical negligence claims. First by analysing the decision in Khan v Meadows [2021] UKSC 21 and then discussing how the courts have grappled with scope of duty issues since.’

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Law Pod UK, 25th January 2024

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Significant Cases of 2023 – Law Pod UK

Posted January 5th, 2024 in news, podcasts by sally

‘Lucy McCann, Rosalind English and Jon Metzer discuss a selection of significant legal cases from the UK over the past year.’

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Law Pod UK, 4th January 2024

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Toxic Torts – Law Pod UK

‘Join chemist Professor Roy Harrison and environmental law silk David Hart, for a review of recent personal injury lawsuits where claimants seek damages for exposure to toxic substances. Despite the technical challenges, this litigation is key to environmental protection.’

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Law Pod UK, 18th December 2023

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Talking Pensions Ep10 – Pensions Barrister

Posted October 5th, 2023 in archives, news, pensions, podcasts by sally

‘In this episode, Paul talks to Jeff Highfield, former Head of Finance at the PPF and now chair of the Pensions Archive Trust, about the work of the trust in archiving material from private pension schemes.’

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Pensions Barrister, 4th October 2023

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George’s Law – Pump Court Chambers

Posted October 4th, 2023 in bereavement, chambers articles, families, maternity leave, news, podcasts, pregnancy by sally

‘Keeley Lengthorn of Taylor Rose MW speaks to host Imogen Robins about her awe inspiring campaign for statutory leave for baby loss under 24 weeks of pregnancy. Keeley talks frankly about her own experiences which led her to be a campaigner, and listeners should be trigger-warned in relation to baby loss. This is not family law, but it is law affecting families and Keeley’s honesty and tenacity makes this a must-listen.’

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Pump Court Chambers, 1st September 2023

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The Law Commission’s Review on Financial Remedies – Pump Court Chambers

Posted October 4th, 2023 in chambers articles, divorce, financial provision, Law Commission, news, podcasts by sally

‘This podcast will look at the scope of the Law Commission’s work on this topic, and delve into the reasons why some have called for a review, the possible options for reform, the pros and cons, and comparisons with other jurisdictions.’

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Pump Court Chambers, 11th September 2023

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Episode 11: Interview with Rachel O’Connor – Insect protein for animal feed – 39 Essex Chambers

Posted October 4th, 2023 in animals, food, news, podcasts by sally

‘Whilst there has been a shift in the UK to less meat and dairy consumption, globally the amount consumed is only likely to increase. A significant proportion of animal feed is soya, which is imported from South America. Rachel O’Connor explains why using insect protein as animal feed makes sense from a land use, climate change, biodiversity and food system perspective. She sets out the regulatory framework for animal feed in the UK; and the legal barriers to the wider adoption of insects as an important source of protein.’

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39 Essex Chambers, 20th September 2023

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Do the police owe potential victims a duty to warn? – Law Pod UK

Posted July 5th, 2023 in crime prevention, duty of care, news, podcasts, police, victims by sally

‘Traditionally, courts have declined to impose this liability, believing it would lead to defensive policing. A recent High Court ruling appears to have changed all that. Listen to Rosalind English in discussion with Conor Monaghan of 5 Essex Court on this decision with serious implications for all public authorities.’

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Law Pod UK, 5th July 2023

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Is it time to decriminalise abortion in the UK? – The Guardian

Posted June 15th, 2023 in abortion, news, podcasts, time limits by sally

‘After a distressing and controversial case in which a woman was jailed after taking abortion pills after the UK time limit, is it time to change the law?’

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The Guardian, 15th June 2023

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