http://www.odeo.com/channels/2106819-Law-in-Action no Sharp, insightful and witty reporting on the week's legal news in language everyone can understand. From crime to divorce at home, to international law and war crimes abroad, barrister Clive Coleman gets behind the headlines to find out what legal developments really mean. This half-hour programme is broadcast at 4 pm on Tuesday afternoons on Radio 4 and is repeated on Thursday evening at 8pm. Sharp, insightful and witty reporting on the week's legal news in language everyone can understand. From crime to divorce at home, to international law and war crimes abroad, barrister Clive Coleman gets behind the headlines to find out what legal developments really mean. This half-hour programme is broadcast at 4 pm on Tuesday afternoons on Radio 4 and is repeated on Thursday evening at 8pm. Sharp, insightful and witty reporting on the week's legal news in language everyone can understand. From crime to divorce at home, to international law and war crimes abroad, barrister Clive Coleman gets behind the headlines to find out what legal developments really mean. This half-hour programme is broadcast at 4 pm on Tuesday afternoons on Radio 4 and is repeated on Thursday evening at 8pm. en-gb 40 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 (C) BBC 2007 case, Judge, suit, judiciary Society case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25431622-Law-Mental-Health-Courts-10-Nov-09 Clive Coleman visits the mental health court pilot in Brighton and takes a wider look at Mental Health Treatment orders. He investigates the attempts being made to identify mental health problems before people come to court to divert them towards treatment, but finds that often poor communication and a lack of expertise stand in the way. Clive Coleman visits the mental health court pilot in Brighton and takes a wider look at Mental Health Treatment orders. He investigates the attempts being made to identify mental health problems before people come to court to divert them towards treatment, but finds that often poor communication and a lack of expertise stand in the way. Clive Coleman visits the mental health court pilot in Brighton and takes a wider look at Mental Health Treatment orders. He investigates the attempts being made to identify mental health problems before people come to court to divert them towards treatment, but finds that often poor communication and a lack of expertise stand in the way. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25431622 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25430325-Law-Sir-Ken-Macdonald-QC-03-Nov-09 Former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC talks to Clive Coleman about his time in the post - five extraordinary years that spanned some of the biggest terrorism prosecutions ever seen in the UK. Former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC talks to Clive Coleman about his time in the post - five extraordinary years that spanned some of the biggest terrorism prosecutions ever seen in the UK. Former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC talks to Clive Coleman about his time in the post - five extraordinary years that spanned some of the biggest terrorism prosecutions ever seen in the UK. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25430325 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25399368-Law-Sir-Ken-Macdonald-QC-03-Nov-09 Former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC talks to Clive Coleman about his time in the post - five extraordinary years that spanned some of the biggest terrorism prosecutions ever seen in the UK. Former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC talks to Clive Coleman about his time in the post - five extraordinary years that spanned some of the biggest terrorism prosecutions ever seen in the UK. Former Director of Public Prosecutions Sir Ken Macdonald QC talks to Clive Coleman about his time in the post - five extraordinary years that spanned some of the biggest terrorism prosecutions ever seen in the UK. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25399368 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/25318882-Law-Freedom-of-Information-20-Oct-09 Has the Freedom of Information Act created a more open society and changed the culture of government? In the first of a new series Clive Coleman asks whether we've become less trustful of government as a result. And what sort of things do we know now, thanks to the law, which we didn’t before? Has the Freedom of Information Act created a more open society and changed the culture of government? In the first of a new series Clive Coleman asks whether we've become less trustful of government as a result. And what sort of things do we know now, thanks to the law, which we didn’t before? Has the Freedom of Information Act created a more open society and changed the culture of government? In the first of a new series Clive Coleman asks whether we've become less trustful of government as a result. And what sort of things do we know now, thanks to the law, which we didn’t before? tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25318882 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:30:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24765364-Law-Irish-redress-scheme-07-Jul-09 Clive Coleman examines an Irish scheme to provide justice for people who were sexually, physically and psychologically abused as children - in schools run by Catholic religious orders. Clive Coleman examines an Irish scheme to provide justice for people who were sexually, physically and psychologically abused as children - in schools run by Catholic religious orders. Clive Coleman examines an Irish scheme to provide justice for people who were sexually, physically and psychologically abused as children - in schools run by Catholic religious orders. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-07,24765364 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:07:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24759182-Law-Joint-enterprise-30-Jun-09 How can you convict someone of murder when there is no evidence as to who inflicted the fatal wound? Clive Coleman examines the controversial law of joint enterprise. How can you convict someone of murder when there is no evidence as to who inflicted the fatal wound? Clive Coleman examines the controversial law of joint enterprise. How can you convict someone of murder when there is no evidence as to who inflicted the fatal wound? Clive Coleman examines the controversial law of joint enterprise. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24759182 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:30:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24714365-Law-Criminal-responsibility-16-Jun-09 Law in Action returns and in the first of the new series, asks at what age should children be held criminally responsible. Law in Action returns and in the first of the new series, asks at what age should children be held criminally responsible. Law in Action returns and in the first of the new series, asks at what age should children be held criminally responsible. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-16,24714365 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:29:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24384038-Law-Starmer-speaks-31-Mar-2009 Keir Starmer, the director of public prosecutions discusses torture and other issues: a debate on the Coroners and Justice Bill: and is the Special Educational Needs Tribunal system working as it should? Keir Starmer, the director of public prosecutions discusses torture and other issues: a debate on the Coroners and Justice Bill: and is the Special Educational Needs Tribunal system working as it should? Keir Starmer, the director of public prosecutions discusses torture and other issues: a debate on the Coroners and Justice Bill: and is the Special Educational Needs Tribunal system working as it should? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-31,24384038 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:15:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24352576-Law-Employment-Tribunals-24-Mar-2009 Fly-on-the-wall reporting from London's busiest employment tribunal: plus is the Scottish law on cohabitation working? Fly-on-the-wall reporting from London's busiest employment tribunal: plus is the Scottish law on cohabitation working? Fly-on-the-wall reporting from London's busiest employment tribunal: plus is the Scottish law on cohabitation working? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-24,24352576 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:15:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24317873-Law-Trusting-the-Young-17-Mar-2009 Listen in to some tough talk at a programme aiming to create young leaders for London's black communities who can help reduce violent crime. Listen in to some tough talk at a programme aiming to create young leaders for London's black communities who can help reduce violent crime. Listen in to some tough talk at a programme aiming to create young leaders for London's black communities who can help reduce violent crime. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-17,24317873 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:15:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24283164-Law-Prosecuting-Pirates-10-Mar-2009 Why aren't Western nations prosecuting Somali pirates? Plus, the origins of 'beyond reasonable doubt' and do judges need to update their summings up? Why aren't Western nations prosecuting Somali pirates? Plus, the origins of 'beyond reasonable doubt' and do judges need to update their summings up? Why aren't Western nations prosecuting Somali pirates? Plus, the origins of 'beyond reasonable doubt' and do judges need to update their summings up? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-10,24283164 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24242939-Law-Children-and-guardians-3-Mar-2009 Is a shortage of guardians in family courts in England causing unacceptable delays for children in care? Is a shortage of guardians in family courts in England causing unacceptable delays for children in care? Is a shortage of guardians in family courts in England causing unacceptable delays for children in care? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-03,24242939 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:15:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24185549-Law-Fraud-Fears-24-Feb-2009 How well do we fight and prosecute fraud? Plus a rare peek into how judges are trained. How well do we fight and prosecute fraud? Plus a rare peek into how judges are trained. How well do we fight and prosecute fraud? Plus a rare peek into how judges are trained. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-24,24185549 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:15:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24120061-Law-Mosley-vs-UK-17-Feb-2009 Max Mosley on why he wants journalists jailed if they fail to tell people they are writing about their private lives. Ian Hislop responds. Max Mosley on why he wants journalists jailed if they fail to tell people they are writing about their private lives. Ian Hislop responds. Max Mosley on why he wants journalists jailed if they fail to tell people they are writing about their private lives. Ian Hislop responds. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-17,24120061 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24049083-Law-Rights-in-Conflict-10-Feb-2009 Whose rights should prevail when there's a clash? Plus, where can you legally take a photo and should the UK try "justice reinvestment"? Whose rights should prevail when there's a clash? Plus, where can you legally take a photo and should the UK try "justice reinvestment"? Whose rights should prevail when there's a clash? Plus, where can you legally take a photo and should the UK try "justice reinvestment"? tag:odeo.com,2009-02-10,24049083 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:15:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/24024947-Law-America-rethinks-jail-3-Feb-2009 How the US is changing its policy of "trail em, nail em and jail em" How the US is changing its policy of "trail em, nail em and jail em" How the US is changing its policy of "trail em, nail em and jail em" tag:odeo.com,2009-02-03,24024947 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:02:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23957442-Law-No-more-lawyers-27-Jan-2009 Will we need traditional lawyers in the future? Or will they be replaced by new technology and tougher competitors? Will we need traditional lawyers in the future? Or will they be replaced by new technology and tougher competitors? Will we need traditional lawyers in the future? Or will they be replaced by new technology and tougher competitors? tag:odeo.com,2009-01-27,23957442 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23908115-Law-The-limits-of-rights-20-Jan-2009 Should rights extend to animals, the environment and even robots? Should rights extend to animals, the environment and even robots? Should rights extend to animals, the environment and even robots? tag:odeo.com,2009-01-20,23908115 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:15:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23635063-Law-Cuts-and-the-Courts-18-Nov-2008 Court budget cuts, bilingual juries in Wales and a Dutch alternative to UK's media-shy judges. Court budget cuts, bilingual juries in Wales and a Dutch alternative to UK's media-shy judges. Court budget cuts, bilingual juries in Wales and a Dutch alternative to UK's media-shy judges. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-18,23635063 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23606790-Law-Just-Parking-11-Nov-2008 Does the law on parking depend on drivers' apathy? Plus what is the future of Guantanamo Bay and some knavery from magician-barrister Guy Hollingworth. Does the law on parking depend on drivers' apathy? Plus what is the future of Guantanamo Bay and some knavery from magician-barrister Guy Hollingworth. Does the law on parking depend on drivers' apathy? Plus what is the future of Guantanamo Bay and some knavery from magician-barrister Guy Hollingworth. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-11,23606790 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23600321-Law-Crime-in-a-Recession-4-Nov-2008 Does crime go up when the economy turns down? Plus Sir Ken Macdonald speaks and the lawyers' role in the US election. Does crime go up when the economy turns down? Plus Sir Ken Macdonald speaks and the lawyers' role in the US election. Does crime go up when the economy turns down? Plus Sir Ken Macdonald speaks and the lawyers' role in the US election. tag:odeo.com,2008-11-04,23600321 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:19:00 -0800 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23542699-Law-Chip-and-Bin-28-Oct-2008 New laws on rubbish disposal: a visit to Liverpool's historic St. George's Hall: a territorial dispute over Rockall: and we speak to Ernie Chambers, the man who sued God. New laws on rubbish disposal: a visit to Liverpool's historic St. George's Hall: a territorial dispute over Rockall: and we speak to Ernie Chambers, the man who sued God. New laws on rubbish disposal: a visit to Liverpool's historic St. George's Hall: a territorial dispute over Rockall: and we speak to Ernie Chambers, the man who sued God. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-28,23542699 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23514641-Law-Who-s-the-Daddy-21Oct-2008 Unconventional families, perjury and Madonna and Guy's divorce. Unconventional families, perjury and Madonna and Guy's divorce. Unconventional families, perjury and Madonna and Guy's divorce. tag:odeo.com,2008-10-21,23514641 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:57:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23486792-Law-Critical-Mass-14-Oct-2008 Does a group of cyclists roaming at random constitute a demonstration? Does a group of cyclists roaming at random constitute a demonstration? Does a group of cyclists roaming at random constitute a demonstration? tag:odeo.com,2008-10-14,23486792 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23462517-Law-Fuel-Poverty-7-Oct-2008 Can the courts enforce laws which bind the government's own targets? Plus possible reform of the Scottish jury system and a look at legal blogs Can the courts enforce laws which bind the government's own targets? Plus possible reform of the Scottish jury system and a look at legal blogs Can the courts enforce laws which bind the government's own targets? Plus possible reform of the Scottish jury system and a look at legal blogs tag:odeo.com,2008-10-07,23462517 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23423247-Law-Bogus-Marriages-30-Sep-2008 In this weeks programme, Clive Coleman follows in the footsteps of Crippen and the Krays at the Old Bailey, looks into the laws around sham marriages and hears about Barack Obama’s days as a law professor. In this weeks programme, Clive Coleman follows in the footsteps of Crippen and the Krays at the Old Bailey, looks into the laws around sham marriages and hears about Barack Obama’s days as a law professor. In this weeks programme, Clive Coleman follows in the footsteps of Crippen and the Krays at the Old Bailey, looks into the laws around sham marriages and hears about Barack Obama’s days as a law professor. tag:odeo.com,2008-09-30,23423247 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23387977-Law-Islamic-roots-23-Sep-2008 Did medieval Islam influence the foundations of English common law? Did medieval Islam influence the foundations of English common law? Did medieval Islam influence the foundations of English common law? tag:odeo.com,2008-09-23,23387977 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:45:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23123568-Law-Good-order-and-discipline-29-Jul-2008 Why the Court of Appeal found the rules of restraint for young offenders to be unlawful. Plus special educational needs, the right to food, and how Scotland plans to cut its prison population. Why the Court of Appeal found the rules of restraint for young offenders to be unlawful. Plus special educational needs, the right to food, and how Scotland plans to cut its prison population. Why the Court of Appeal found the rules of restraint for young offenders to be unlawful. Plus special educational needs, the right to food, and how Scotland plans to cut its prison population. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-29,23123568 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:02:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23108937-Law-Mortgage-Misery-22-Jul-2008 An inside look at how the county courts are dealing with home repossessions. An inside look at how the county courts are dealing with home repossessions. An inside look at how the county courts are dealing with home repossessions. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-23,23108937 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:53:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23080526-Law-Lord-Bingham-15-Jul-2008 An exclusive interview with Lord Bingham, the former Lord Chief Justice. And concerns over the conviction of a British man in Ghana. An exclusive interview with Lord Bingham, the former Lord Chief Justice. And concerns over the conviction of a British man in Ghana. An exclusive interview with Lord Bingham, the former Lord Chief Justice. And concerns over the conviction of a British man in Ghana. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-15,23080526 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23060316-Law-A-judicial-makeover-08-Jul-2008 Do our senior judges need a PR makeover - or will that just create more problems for their image with the public and the media? Plus updates on asylum hearings and on the cost of care proceedings for children. Do our senior judges need a PR makeover - or will that just create more problems for their image with the public and the media? Plus updates on asylum hearings and on the cost of care proceedings for children. Do our senior judges need a PR makeover - or will that just create more problems for their image with the public and the media? Plus updates on asylum hearings and on the cost of care proceedings for children. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-08,23060316 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:10:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23041820-Law-Children-at-Risk-01-Jul-2008 There's increasing concern that a 25-fold rise in court costs could be creating risks to vulnerable children. Plus should we update the law on insanity? And two controversial rulings from the US Supreme Court. There's increasing concern that a 25-fold rise in court costs could be creating risks to vulnerable children. Plus should we update the law on insanity? And two controversial rulings from the US Supreme Court. There's increasing concern that a 25-fold rise in court costs could be creating risks to vulnerable children. Plus should we update the law on insanity? And two controversial rulings from the US Supreme Court. tag:odeo.com,2008-07-01,23041820 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23031986-Law-The-anonymity-crisis-24-June-08 A House of Lords judgment on witness anonymity has created headaches for courts and lawmakers – but is there a way forward? Plus could the future of Zimbabwe be decided in the courts? A House of Lords judgment on witness anonymity has created headaches for courts and lawmakers – but is there a way forward? Plus could the future of Zimbabwe be decided in the courts? A House of Lords judgment on witness anonymity has created headaches for courts and lawmakers – but is there a way forward? Plus could the future of Zimbabwe be decided in the courts? tag:odeo.com,2008-06-27,23031986 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:15:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23000108-Law-17-June-08-Can-you-trust-memory Witness memory is the key to the justice system - but how reliable is it? Experts are increasingly questioning the accuracy of uncorroborated recollection - so are they right? Witness memory is the key to the justice system - but how reliable is it? Experts are increasingly questioning the accuracy of uncorroborated recollection - so are they right? Witness memory is the key to the justice system - but how reliable is it? Experts are increasingly questioning the accuracy of uncorroborated recollection - so are they right? tag:odeo.com,2008-06-17,23000108 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22599518-Law-Wall-of-Silence-10-Jun-2008 How do police and the courts persuade witnesses to speak when they're too frightened? We have rare access to an investigation with Operation Trident and hear a moving story of one appalling crime. How do police and the courts persuade witnesses to speak when they're too frightened? We have rare access to an investigation with Operation Trident and hear a moving story of one appalling crime. How do police and the courts persuade witnesses to speak when they're too frightened? We have rare access to an investigation with Operation Trident and hear a moving story of one appalling crime. tag:odeo.com,2008-06-10,22599518 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22579939-Law-Students-Who-Sue-3rd-June-2008 This week: lectures and lawsuits - the growing trend for students to make complaints against universities. Will a new president in the USA bring an end to the torture of terrorist suspects? And why have Pakistan's top judges not been reinstated? This week: lectures and lawsuits - the growing trend for students to make complaints against universities. Will a new president in the USA bring an end to the torture of terrorist suspects? And why have Pakistan's top judges not been reinstated? This week: lectures and lawsuits - the growing trend for students to make complaints against universities. Will a new president in the USA bring an end to the torture of terrorist suspects? And why have Pakistan's top judges not been reinstated? tag:odeo.com,2008-06-03,22579939 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:30:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary http://www.odeo.com/episodes/22559229-Law-Forensic-science-27-May-08 How reliable is forensic science, especially DNA evidence? And are juries unduly influenced by glamorous TV depictions in series like CSI? How reliable is forensic science, especially DNA evidence? And are juries unduly influenced by glamorous TV depictions in series like CSI? How reliable is forensic science, especially DNA evidence? And are juries unduly influenced by glamorous TV depictions in series like CSI? tag:odeo.com,2008-05-27,22559229 Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:00 -0700 no Law in Action case Judge suit judiciary