340: Britain’s border farce

Feb 14, 2025

The podcast dives into the judicial implications of a recent ruling affecting asylum laws and critiques judicial activism's growing role in politics. It raises pressing questions about the assisted dying bill, particularly the shift from judicial oversight to expert panels, and warns of potential ethical dilemmas. A scandal involving leaked messages from a Labour health minister brings attention to the risks of speech policing. The discussion also navigates complex identity issues, including controversial claims about gender and even identifying as animals.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Judicial Influence on UK Asylum Law

01:42 • 15min

Concerns Over Changes to Assisted Dying Bill Safeguards

16:32 • 5min

The Ethics of Assisted Dying

21:19 • 8min

Controversy Over Leaked Messages: Speech Policing and Private Communication

29:22 • 5min

Private Chats and Public Responsibility

33:55 • 5min

Navigating the Boundaries of Identity and Biological Reality

39:10 • 2min