Race, language and the Law

Ife Thompson, a barrister focused on racial and language justice, and Abbena Uw Subempa, an LSE professor studying the intersection of rap and law, discuss the complexities of language and identity in legal cases. They dissect high-profile prosecutions in Britain, highlighting cultural misunderstandings around language use and its impact on racial identity. The conversation emphasizes the urgent need for a culturally sensitive legal framework, especially in cases involving artistic expression and linguistic rights, shedding light on how race shapes legal perceptions.