Episode 28 – Universities – Time for a Change in their Governance
Universities are created by law as corporations, separate from government and from the people who work and study in them. In the past they were … Read more
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Law in Context podcast series
Episode 27 – The State
What exactly is a ” State”? It’s not the same as a country, or a nation, or a government. States do need a government to … Read more
Episode 26 – “Call My Agent!”: Agency Law in Context
Your gowned crusaders explore the concept of agency, its legal implications, and its relevance in everyday life. We discuss how agency allows individuals and companies … Read more
Episode 25 – Contracts
Contracts are at the heart of our economic system. They are also dear to the hearts of many lawyers, who see contract law as embodying … Read more
Episode 24 – Torts, Snails and Ginger Beer!
Torts basically are civil wrongs. The law of torts provides remedies for people who have suffered some kind of harm at the hands of another … Read more
Episode 23 – Should you be able to sue the judge?
For centuries there have been restrictions on suing a judge who has heard your case if you think they got it badly wrong. You could … Read more
Episode 22 – Miscarriages of Justice
No criminal justice system is perfect. Sometimes it “miscarries” and innocent people are convicted. The consequences can be devastating for those involved, and sometimes for … Read more
Episode 21 – Victims
Being the victim of a crime can be highly traumatic. Some argue that the criminal justice system can make the victim re-live that trauma all … Read more
Episode 20 – Punishment: I Sentence You To Listen To This Podcast!
Everyone agrees that Crime and Punishment go together. But that’s where the agreement ends. There are multiple aims of punishment: to inflict retribution (an eye … Read more
Episode 19 – It’s A Crime! Criminal Law in Context
Most people are fascinated by crime, at least if they are at a safe distance from it. It is the stuff of popular culture and … Read more