Best Ruleoflaw Podcasts (2024)

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Law, Tech and How It Affects Kids As They Grow Up. 26:12

1h ago26:12

26:12

At the Future Lawyer UK Conference, co-host Alma-Constance interviews Richard Susskind on Law, Tech and How It Affects Kids As They Grow Up. In this special interview, questions such as how AI will affect how laws are drafted will be explored! Professor Richard Susskind OBE KC (Hon) is half-lawyer, half-technologist. He has written 10 books and his…

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Online Safety Act - what is being done to keep children safe online 26:08

1h ago26:08

26:08

Adults might want to listen to this episode before listening with young children, as we mention the words self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders in the context of examples of harmful online content. The new Act aims to protect young people from harmful content online and puts new obligations on online platforms to make them more responsible for t…

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Edmundo González and Venezuela’s High-Stakes Election 14:54

2M ago14:54

14:54

Ambassador Mark Green, president and CEO of the Wilson Center, interviews Edmundo González, Venezuela’s opposition presidential candidate, ahead of the July 28, 2024 election. González shares his vision for the country’s future and discusses the challenges of opposing an authoritarian regime and the hopes for democratic change.…

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How can laws protect creative works? 28:46

2M ago28:46

28:46

If you write a song, create music or a fantastic invention, what can you do if someone copies your hard work? Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to His Honour Judge Richard Hacon, Presiding Judge of the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court, known as IPEC. He tells us · That creative works, inventions and designs can be legal protected by intellect…

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Do you have to go to court to resolve disputes? 27:30

5M ago27:30

27:30

Going to court can be lengthy, expensive and leave people feeling dissatisfied with the outcome. Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to Frederick Way who is a Senior Dispute Resolution Consultant, Mediator and Trainer the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). He tells us · the alternative ways to resolve disputes · How mediation works · How…

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What is the role of ethics in law? 23:49

6M ago23:49

23:49

What does ethics mean and why is it so important in the legal system and can it ensure that lawyers can be trusted? Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to Richard Moorhead, Professor of Law and Professional Ethics at the University of Exeter Law School and Honorary Professor of Law at UCL. He is also a member of the Horizon Compensation Advisory Boar…

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A look back at 3 Years of Kids Law! 25:02

7M ago25:02

25:02

Alma-Constance and Lucinda take a look back at the top 5 episodes over the 3 year lifespan of Kids Law podcast. This episodes features: - former Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett, the most downloaded episode - former head of the Department of Public Prosecutions, Sir Max Hill KC, the most publicised episode across media - former president of the UK …

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El Salvador’s ‘Tropical Gulag’ 25:29

8M ago25:29

25:29

El Salvador’s popular and controversial president, Nayib Bukele, has won a second term. Host Benjamin Gedan is joined by Noah Bullock, executive director of the human rights organization Cristosal, to discuss the future of El Salvador, including the crackdown on criminal gangs and its implications for the rule of law.…

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How to practice law without going to university. 22:26

8M ago22:26

22:26

Did you know that you don’t have to go to university to become a lawyer? Some 17,000 people have been trained to become chartered legal executives (CILEX lawyers) who are fully qualified legal professionals. Alma-Constance and Lucinda spoke to Emma Davies the CILEX President who tells us about: The different schemes to train as a paralegal, legal e…

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La ruta hacia la inclusión digital en Ecuador 36:01

8M ago36:01

36:01

En este episodio de Plaza Central, la exministra ecuatoriana Vianna Maino habla sobre los avances y la hoja de ruta pendiente para construir una Ecuador digital inclusivo, los programas implementados hasta ahora, y las políticas tecnológicas que se requieren para cerrar la brecha digital, expandir la conectividad en áreas rurales y convertir el acc…

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Guatemala’s ‘Democratic Spring’ 10:58

8M ago10:58

10:58

With corruption fighter Bernardo Arévalo finally in office, Latin America Program Global Fellow Catherine Osborn speaks with Guatemalan human rights lawyer Alfredo Ortega about the challenges the new president is facing as he attempts to implement his ambitious reform agenda.

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Latin America in 2024 15:06

9M ago15:06

15:06

Latin America Program Director Benjamin Gedan interviews global fellow James Bosworth about his predictions for 2024. They discuss Mexico’s presidential election, Argentina’s economy, and the outlook for Bernardo Arévalo’s first year in office in Guatemala.

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How law centres tackle the causes of poverty and inequality in our communities 22:30

9M ago22:30

22:30

Getting legal advice can be very expensive and many people can't afford it. Law centres are based in local communities to give free legal advice and assistance with social welfare problems such as homelessness, advice about welfare benefits and employment and immigration issues. Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Franck Kiangala, Director and Immig…

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What’s the difference between civil liberties and human rights? 26:51

10M ago26:51

26:51

The UK signed the European Convention on Human Rights, which covers both human rights and civil liberties, and it is part of our law. But how are they different? Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Shami Chakrabarti CBE, PC who sits in the House of Lords and is a human rights activist. She tells us: · how civil liberties and human rights work to pro…

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Is the King above the law? 22:43

11M ago22:43

22:43

In May 2023, King Charles III was crowned as the new monarch for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Part of his role, every year, the monarch is invited to open the new parliamentary session - and, this November, King Charles III is opening Parliament for the first time as King. Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Sir John Baker, an English le…

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How human rights can be used to protect children and promote equality. 26:04

12M ago26:04

26:04

Human rights are for everyone, but some groups do not get access to them equally. Why is this and what can be done? Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Sultana Tafadar KC and her 11 year old daughter Safiyah, who tell us about their work and why they set up the Girls Human Rights Hub and: · why Sultana chose to work as a human rights lawyer. · how h…

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What we learnt in Series 3 7:21

1y ago7:21

7:21

In this round up episode, we look back at Series 3 in which we discuss how law affects children and young people and why it's important that we all understand how the legal system works. We have discussed how laws are involved with: · artificial intelligence that can affect how we think and form our views · how the NSPCC and ICO work to help keep c…

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How the ICO works to protect children online 24:20

1y ago24:20

24:20

How are children protected online and who is responsible for enforcing this? Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Emily Keaney, Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy at the Information Commissioner’s Office who tells us: · About her role and the work of ICO · the impact of the Children’s Code developed to protect children · the ICO’s involvement with…

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Voces en Peligro 40:13

1y ago40:13

40:13

En esta edición especial del podcast Plaza Central del Programa Latinoamericano del Wilson Center, la corresponsal de CNN en Español, Bertha Michelle Mendoza, conversa con los periodistas centroamericanos Wendy Funes, Juan Lorenzo Holmann y Héctor Silva sobre las amenazas a la libertad de expresión en la región y los crecientes obstáculos para su l…

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What does an MP do? 27:46

1y ago27:46

27:46

What does an MP do when they are in government and in opposition and what is the role of law in politics.? In this episode Lucinda and Alma-Constance talk to Alma’s local MP, Karen Buck a member of the Labour Party who has been a politician for over 25 years and was part of the Labour government, working at the Department for Transport. Karen tells…

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Who gives the government legal advice about its laws? 18:58

1+ y ago18:58

18:58

MPs vote to create or amend new laws in Parliament but how do they know who gives the government legal advice about the laws it wants to introduce, how they're written and then put into operation. Alma- Constance and Lucinda ask Susanna McGibbon, the government's most senior legal official in the civil service and permanent secretary of the governm…

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Partido Colorado, el Oficialismo y la Oposición 24:02

1+ y ago24:02

24:02

En este episodio de Plaza Central, Beatriz García Nice plática con Estela Ruíz Díaz, analista política y periodista paraguaya de Radio Monumental y el periódico Última Hora, sobre las recientes elecciones presidenciales en Paraguay.

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Why are Children’s Rights in Scotland the Strongest in the UK? 28:08

1+ y ago28:08

28:08

Why has Scotland given children the strongest rights in the UK? Alma- Constance and Lucinda ask Bruce Adamson, the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland. He tells us: · How he works with his team to promote and safeguard the rights of everyone in Scotland up to the age of 18. · About the three laws he wanted to change to raise the age o…

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What is the Rule of Law and why is it important? 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

28:55

It sounds right that the law should be applied equally to everyone – but what does this mean and what does it need to work properly? Alma- Constance and Lucinda ask Abiodun Michael Olatokun, trustee at the Law for Life Organization, past head of public and youth engagement, diversity officer and research leader for the citizen and rule of law at th…

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Seiscientos once días en las sombras 8:43

1+ y ago8:43

8:43

In this episode of the Latin American Program’s Plaza Central podcast, Juan Sebastián Chamorro, a Nicaraguan economist and opposition leader imprisoned by Daniel Ortega for 611 days, recounts his time in El Chipote prison, his sudden release and arrival in the United States, and the future of Nicaragua’s opposition movement.…

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Why we have juries and are they a good thing? 28:49

1+ y ago28:49

28:49

Why we have juries and are they a good thing? Each year about 200,000 people undertake jury service, and they play a vital role in deciding the facts and evidence in trials and inquests. Recently, Lucinda was a juror and Alma-Constance asks about her experience and we talk to Professor Leslie Thomas KC about why it is so important for ordinary peop…

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Who makes the law and what do animal skins have to do with Acts! 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

We must obey the law whether we know about it or not! In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda ask Dr. Mari Takayanagi, historian, author, and the senior Parliamentary Archivist - part of a team which manages the more than 4 million historic records going back more than 500 years at the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Mari tells us: · A…

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When can children consent to medical treatment? 18:31

1+ y ago18:31

18:31

In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda ask about when children can make decisions about medical treatment and why sometimes a court is involved. They talk to Imogen Goold, Professor of Medical Law at St Anne's College Oxford university and Gresham visiting professor, as she is an expert in the area of how doctors and parents talk to children a…

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What is a constitution and how does it work? 21:02

2y ago21:02

21:02

In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda ask about how the constitution works to controls those with power over citizens and make sure governments act properly. They talk to leading human rights barrister, Adam Wagner of Doughty Street Chambers who he has written a new book called ‘Emergency State’ which looks at the way that lockdown laws duri…

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South America’s Lithium and the Race to Go Green 28:37

2y ago28:37

28:37

In this episode of Plaza Central, guest host Patricia I. Vásquez speaks with Benchmark Mineral Intelligence Executive Editor Henry Sanderson about his new book “Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green,” the prominent role of China in the lithium value chain, the unique opportunities that the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act offers for…

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A national strategy for civil justice: Going beyond the known 38:17

2y ago38:17

38:17

In episode no. 90, my guest is Bridgette Toy-Cronin, Director, Civil Justice Centre, Co-Director, Otago Centre for Law and Society and Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Otago. We cover: The access to justice issues in Aotearoa New Zealand; Key aims of the ‘Wayfinding for civil justice’ project; How the project commenced at the start of…

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Why it is important to challenge organisations with power 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

**WARNING – this episodes mentions the Manchester bomb attack, self-harm and death in the context of inquests** In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda discuss why some people have brought legal challenges against the police, and why it is important for people to be able to challenge organisations with power, such as the police and social medi…

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Guyana Oil Rush 23:24

2y ago23:24

23:24

In this episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Guyana Sarah-Ann Lynch about the role of the United States in helping Guyana maximize the economic development opportunities from its rapidly expanding energy sector while strengthening its democratic institutions.

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From startup to acquisition – one family lawyer's journey of innovation 44:54

2y ago44:54

44:54

In episode no. 89 my guest is Fiona Kirkman, CEO and co-founder of FamilyProperty. We cover: The functionality of expert system FamilyProperty that Fiona and her co-founder (husband!) Tim developed; The journey of FamilyProperty from an idea to MVP, to market, to acquisition; The integration of FamilyProperty with global practice management softwar…

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Pretty Peso: Impacts of U.S. and European Monetary Policy in Latin America 14:37

2y ago14:37

14:37

In this episode of Plaza Central, host Benjamin Gedan speaks with Alejo Czerwonko, chief investment officer for emerging markets in the Americas at UBS, and Gabriela Soní, chief investment officer for Mexico at UBS, about the impacts in Latin America of rapidly rising interest rates in the United States and Europe.…

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How young people can be protected online 27:23

2y ago27:23

27:23

In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda want to know more about the risks that children face online, and how they can be protected when they use the internet. They speak to Andy Burrows from the NSPCC, who is head of child safety online policy. He tells us about common risks that children can face online Whether there are laws to protect child…

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A tale of two law firms: how a global commercial practice supports a local not-for-profit service 37:27

2y ago37:27

37:27

In episode no. 88, my guest is Nicolas Patrick, Partner, Head of Responsible Business, DLA Piper. We cover: Nic’s views on the potential of technology; The reason for DLA Piper holding a forum on technology and access to justice in 2019; The problem with digitising existing processes; Why an international law firm without family law expertise, supp…

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“Show me the money!” Funding for justice innovation 22:43

2y ago22:43

22:43

This is the third episode in a 3-part series about justice entrepreneurship. Part 1 provides an overview of justice entrepreneurship - 3 categories of justice entrepreneurship with real examples from each of the categories and the problem solved. Part 2 covers 5 key factors to maximise the likelihood of success of your justice innovation. You might…

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Back to the Drawing Board: Chileans Reject a New Constitution 27:16

2y ago27:16

27:16

In this episode of Plaza Central, guest host Anders Beal is joined by Heraldo Muñoz, former foreign minister of Chile, to discuss the results of Chile’s constitutional plebiscite and what the rejection of the proposed constitution means for the future of Chilean democracy.

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How this software company provides practical assistance to marginalised communities 45:08

2y ago45:08

45:08

In episode no. 86 I had the pleasure of speaking with John Lord, Co-founder and Chairman of long term sponsor of the podcast, Neota (formerly Neota Logic). We discuss: What John wants the world to know about no-code and why; Some unintended consequences of no-code including hybrid working models; How no-code supports the democratisation of informat…

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How laws can protect the impact of the internet on our thoughts and views 17:24

2y ago17:24

17:24

In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda discuss the role of the internet and how it can affect the way we think and how laws can protect the way we can express our thoughts and views online. They speak to Susie Alegre, international human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and author of Freedom to Think. She is a pioneer in looking at…

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Effective justice entrepreneurship: 5 keys for success 20:04

2y ago20:04

20:04

This is the second episode in a 3-part series about justice entrepreneurship. Episode 3 was an overview of justice entrepreneurship - the types of issues justice entrepreneurs work on, the 3 categories of justice entrepreneurship with real examples from each of the categories. This episode covers 5 key factors to maximise the likelihood of success …

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If you can’t legislate, innovate with Jazz Hampton 48:33

2y ago48:33

48:33

In episode no. 83 I speak with Co-founder, CEO and General Counsel of Turnsignl, Jazz Hampton. We discuss: The problem that prompted the creation of TurnSignl and how Jazz and his co-founders knew it was the right time to act; The professional backgrounds of the three black founders; What Turnsigl does and how it works to protect civil rights at sc…

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What’s a justice entrepreneur? 18:00

2y ago18:00

18:00

Episode no. 83 is the first episode in a 3-part series about justice entrepreneurship. This episode covers: What is justice entrepreneurship? What are the types of issues justice entrepreneurs work on? The 3 categories of justice entrepreneurship Real examples from each of the categories A question to you about what motivates law firm owners? What’…

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El Futuro de la ‘Marea Verde’ en el Hemisferio 17:23

2y ago17:23

17:23

El 24 de junio pasado, la Suprema Corte de Estados Unidos revocó el fallo de Roe vs. Wade de 1973 el cual daba a las mujeres en Estados Unidos el derecho constitucional al aborto. Hasta el momento, 11 estados ya han prohibido el acceso al aborto y se espera que otros 11 lo hagan en las próximas semanas. En este episodio de Plaza Central, Beatriz Ga…

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4 things you need for a viable Law Lab 15:26

2y ago15:26

15:26

Episode no. 82 is about “Law Labs”. In Part 1, I cover: What is a Law Lab and where and why were they set up? What kinds of issues or projects do Law Labs work on? Who are the key stakeholders and the benefits they receive (should I establish one)? Part 2 is all about: 4 things you need for a viable Law Lab (in under 4 minutes!) Proudly sponsored b…

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The art of the possible, the doable and the sustainable with Brian W Tang 59:59

2y ago59:59

59:59

In episode no. 81 my guest is Brian Tang, Founding Executive director of LITE Lab@HKU and Co-chair, Asia-Pacific Legal Innovation & Technology Association (ALITA). We discuss: Career path (which will be interesting to law students); How he became involved with innovation in the law in Hong Kong; Main justice issues in Hong Kong; What LITE stands fo…

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What we learnt in Series 2 5:46

2+ y ago5:46

5:46

In this short round up episode , we look back on what we have learnt in Series 2 about how law affects children and young people and why it's important that we understand how the legal system works. We have discussed: How the courts deal with different types of cases and the difference between criminal and civil courts The work of the House of Lord…

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How multidisciplinary teams lead to better client outcomes 26:47

2+ y ago26:47

26:47

In episode no. 80 I discuss multidisciplinary teamwork in the context of law firms and legal tech start-ups developing products, services and projects. I cover: An explanation of multidisciplinary collaboration and teamwork (and what it’s not); Effective and real-life examples in both a commercial and not-for-profit context; and Tips for making the…

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Purposeful design: creating a better user experience for citizens 50:59

2+ y ago50:59

50:59

In episode no. 79, guests Simon Goodrich, Co-founder and Luke Thomas, senior legal designer, Portable cover: Portable’s work and its founders’ motivation to do the work it does; Simon’s journey from community radio and running a film festival to his current work; What prompted Portable’s foray into justice issues and how design and technology can l…

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