
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 • 23 episodes
Law in Context
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Episode 23 - Should you be able to sue the judge?
For centuries there have been restrictions on suing a judge who has heard your case if you think they got it badly wrong. You could appeal against the decision or, in theory, petition the legislature to remove the judge. But you cou...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 - Miscarriages of Justice
No criminal justice system is perfect. Sometimes it "miscarries" and innocent people are convicted. The consequences can be devastating for those involved, and sometimes for society, leading to unrest or political tensions.I...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 - Victims
Being the victim of a crime can be highly traumatic. Some argue that the criminal justice system can make the victim re-live that trauma all over again.In this episode we look at how, historically, victims have moved away from being part...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20 - Punishment
Everyone agrees that Crime and Punishment go together. But that's where the agreement ends. There are multiple aims of punishment: to inflict retribution (an eye for an eye); to deter others; to incapacitate the offender so the public is protec...
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Episode 20
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Episode 19 - It's a Crime! - Criminal Law in Context
Most people are fascinated by crime, at least if they are at a safe distance from it. It is the stuff of popular culture and serious scholarship. Theories abound. Might a certain amount of it be good for society if it reminds ...
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Episode 19
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