
Law in Context
Emeritus Professors Stephen Bottomley and Stephen Parker AO introduce law in a critical way to the general public, current students and those thinking of taking up the subject. They explain the Rule of Law, the Adversarial System of Justice, where law comes from, judges, juries, lawyers and many other topics, include problem areas such as access to justice.
Podcasting since 2024 • 30 episodes
Law in Context
Latest Episodes
Episode 27 - The State
What exactly is a " State"? It's not the same as a country, or a nation, or a government. States do need a government to be recognised as a state, as well as a permanent population and territory, but it gets complicated. There...
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Episode 27
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The Adversarial System - Snapshot
The adversarial system of justice came from the English common law and spread. In this one minute snapshot, we contrast it with the inquisitorial system found in non-Anglo democracies.For a full version of the episode and further readin...
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Episode 26 - "Call my Agent!": Agency Law in Context
Your gowned crusaders explore the concept of agency, its legal implications, and its relevance in everyday life. We discuss how agency allows individuals and companies to engage in contracts without direct involvement, the different types of au...
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Episode 26
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Why People Obey The Law - Snapshot
Theories abound about why people obey the law, but in this one minute snapshot we highlight how a fair society with clear rules and effective enforcement makes it more likely that people will do the right thing. For the full episode, go t...
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Episode 25 - Contracts - "I Agree: Now Can I Sue You?"
Contracts are at the heart of our economic system. They are also dear to the hearts of many lawyers, who see contract law as embodying the idea that individuals should voluntarily bind themselves in a free society when they think it is in...
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Episode 25
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