Law and Disorder 2025: The Year in Law
Dec 20, 2025
The podcast reflects on the tumultuous events of 2025, highlighting challenges to the Rule of Law in the US and international law struggles in the Middle East and Ukraine. Discussions include oversight gaps in MI5, courtroom techniques with reenactions of Leveson's cross-examination, and affordable justice funding with insights from Lady Hale. Controversial topics such as the trans rights debate and AI's role in legal practices are examined. Plus, a review of listener favorites, and a deep dive into US military actions and the impact of tech regulation.
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Yearly Legal Landscape In Review
- The podcast recorded 38 episodes in 2025 covering major legal and political issues.
- Hosts reflected that the year's events exposed stress points in both domestic and international law.
Security Service Oversight Has Gaps
- Sir Nicholas Mostyn highlighted inadequate oversight of security services like MI5.
- Recent disclosures about Northern Ireland demonstrated failures of regulatory arrangements.
Sumption's Evolving View On Middle East
- Sir Nicholas Mostyn praised Jonathan Sumption's surprising intellect despite their disputes over the ECHR.
- Sumption has shifted toward seeing genocide concerns in recent Middle East events.