Law Pod UK

Following the recent allegations of abuse surrounding former owner of Harrods, Mohamed Al-Fayed, vicarious liability has been in the news once again. Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Isabel McArdle about developments in this area of law since her previous episode with Rob Kellar KC in 2020 and in particular since the Supreme Court decision in Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB [2023] UKSC 15 The episode discusses the following cases: WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (Appellant) v Various Claimants (Respondents) [2020] UKSC Barclays Bank v. Various Claimants [2020] UKSC 13 Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets plc  [2016] UKSC 11 Cox v. Ministry of Justice [2016] UKSC 10 The Christian Brothers Case [2012] UKSC 56 Armes v Nottinghamshire CC [2017] UKSC Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses v BXB [2023] UKSC 15 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.

Benjamin Seifert of 1 Crown Office Row joins Lucy McCann to introduce our listeners to extradition law: the statutory framework that governs extradition, the procedure, the types of challenges raised when resisting extradition and recent developments in extradition law in the UK Supreme Court. 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.

Rosalind English talks to Tim Lankester, who was Permanent Secretary of this country’s foreign aid department when a huge scandal broke about the grant of aid to Malaysia in the 1990s. The Court’s ruling that this decision was unlawful marked a shift in the balance between the judiciary and the executive. Sir Tim and Rosalind are joined by law Professor Liz Fisher to discuss the role of the courts in government decision making over the past thirty years. 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.

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.