Law Pod UK

Sally Smith KC, a former barrister and author of 'A Case of Mice and Murder,' dives into her captivating novel blending legal intrigue with humor. She shares insights on the unique jurisdiction of the Temple and its storied past while unraveling a murder mystery. Sally discusses her characters, including the meticulous Sir Gabriel and the challenges faced by women in law, creating a vivid picture of historical dynamics and contemporary reflections. The interplay of crime, publishing disputes, and courtroom strategies adds depth to her narrative.

In this discussion, legal experts John Whitting KC and Robert Mills delve into pressing issues in clinical negligence. Whitting highlights key developments in informed consent, referencing landmark cases that shape healthcare obligations. Mills analyzes recent rulings on material contribution, shedding light on complex injuries and the challenges of establishing causation. Their conversation underscores the evolving landscape of clinical negligence law, emphasizing the critical role expert evidence plays in determining outcomes.

A tale of small win against airline leads to big Supreme Court ruling on pre- and post- Brexit compensation. Rosalind English in conversation with David Hart KC. Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

Jim Duffy is joined by Richard Mumford and Lance Baynham to examine recent developments in inquests law, and to take a look at contemporary challenges facing our oldest judicial office. Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter. 

Emma Snell, a Senior Legal Fellow at JUSTICE, shares her insights into tackling racism in legal inquests. She discusses the newly published guide aimed at empowering legal professionals to address racial issues sensitively. The conversation highlights the systemic challenges of engaging with race during inquests and illustrates a tragic case entwined with racial bias. Snell emphasizes the importance of equity, improved representation for affected families, and practical strategies for coroners to mitigate biases in their investigations.

Our 200th episode is the second of our International Women’s Day series exploring gender at the Bar. In this series, Lucy McCann and Rajkiran Arhestey speak to Lady Justice Whipple, Sally Smith KC, Clodagh Bradley KC, Cara Guthrie, Judith Rogerson, Isabel McArdle, Emma-Louise Fenelon and Chloe Turvill about their experiences, in the hope of drawing out some key reflections and continuing the conversation about gender and the profession. In this episode, Lucy and Kiran discuss a number of issues relating to parenthood, including pregnancy, maternity and paternity leave, childcare, gendered assumptions about caring and family life. Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

Following the Strasbourg Court's dismissal of Kosher and Halal groups' challenge to the ban on no-stun slaughter of food animals, Rosalind English talks to animal welfare campaigner Paula Sparks about the complex web of laws surrounding our treatment of farm animals in the abattoir.Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

Jasper Gold of 1 Crown Office Row joins Lucy McCann to explore “small data” claims, where data and personal injury law intersect.Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

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?In this episode of Law Pod UK, 1COR members Jo Moore and Nicholas Jones join Lucy McCann to discuss how the law of personal injury applies to football.Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.

Can appropriate public scrutiny and respect for private lives co-exist? Jim Duffy speaks to Richard Ager and Clare Ciborowska about the Transparency Reporting Pilot in the family courts.Law Pod UK is published by 1 Crown Office Row. Supporting articles are published on the UK Human Rights Blog. Follow and interact with the podcast team on Twitter.