Law The Podcast
Law The Podcast
Law The Podcast gives you access to the minds behind some of Australia's most significant legal cases and justice debates. Hosted by two of Australia's most respected legal minds, former Supreme Court judge Lex Lasry AM and leading barrister Greg Barns SC, the podcast goes beyond the headlines to explore crime, courts, politics, human rights and the legal stories shaping Australia and the world. D…Social links:
When Does Mental Illness Change Criminal Responsibility?
Tim Marsh joins us to explain how mental health is considered in the criminal courts, including what happens when someone argues they are not guilty by reason of mental impairment and how the law balances responsibility, treatment and public safety. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hos…
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Emergency Episode: Sydney Swans, Antisemitism and US Sanctions on the ICC
Sydney Swans players suspended amid a sexual assault investigation A judge finds Sydney graffiti was wrongly labelled antisemitic The US sanctions the president and prosecutor of the International Criminal Court You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Ed…
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Defending Americans On Death Row
Australian barrister Richard Bourke joins us to reveal what it is really like to defend inmates on death row and fight the death penalty in the United States. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Host: Lex Lasry AM Guest: Richard Bourke Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting …
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Lex and Greg Riffing
The release of David McBride Prisoner rights The banning of character references You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original music by Justin Humphries - Phoenix Sound Studios Email the sh…
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Terrorism, Gangland Murders and Life with Rob Stary
Rob Stary discusses his career defending some of Australia’s most notorious terrorism suspects and gangland figures. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Guest: Rob Stary Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original music by Jus…
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Emergency Episode: The Big Build, IBAC and Ralph Carr
An emergency episode of Law The Podcast examining Victoria's anti-corruption landscape, following the announcement of a Royal Commission into the Big Build, the release of IBAC's Operation Richmond report, and the end of the suppression order relating to Ralph Carr. You can watch our episodes on Y…
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Should Australian Judges Work in Death Penalty Courts?
Australian judges are serving on Singapore's Supreme Court, but should they be part of an institution that imposes the death penalty? You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original music by Just…
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The Battle for Julian Assange
Information Rights Project founder and brother of Julian Assange, Gabriel Shipton, joins us to discuss his work as a human rights advocate. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Guest: Gabriel Shipton Editor: Michael Tankard Produced by: Bravecasting Media Original music by Justin Humphries - …
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Child Protection in the Northern Territory
On this first episode of Law The Podcast, we talk to Abi Rajkumar about being a criminal lawyer in the Northern Territory and the challenges they face in dealing with government and chronic Indigenous deprivation. We also explore the criminal justice consequences that stem from these issues. Hosts…
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Coming Soon: Law the Podcast
Law the Podcast launches Wednesday, July 29th.
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