Advocates The Podcast

Commodore Ian Park

Advocates The Podcast Season 4 Episode 5

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Commodore Ian Park is a barrister at Essex Court Chambers and former Head of Navy Legal in the Royal Navy. Trained as a barrister through a Royal Navy scheme dating back to 1947, his career has spanned courts martial, international and operational law, military legal advice, and the law of naval warfare.

In this episode of *Advocates The Podcast*, Ian reflects on his path into the Navy, the role of advocacy in military justice and operational decision-making, the responsibility of giving legal advice in conflict, and why clarity matters when the stakes are at their highest.

Tune in to this episode of Advocates The Podcast.