Andrew Boe: The Death of Kumanjayi Walker and the Search for Justice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode contains references to people who have passed away. Barrister and author Andrew Boe joins Lex to reflect on his career, the shortcomings of Australia's justice system and his involvement in the case of Kumanjayi Walker. …

Deborah Glass: Former Victorian Ombudsman Holding Power to Account

Former Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass OBE joins Lex and Greg to reflect on her landmark investigations, the growing politicisation of government and why Australia's prison system is failing. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM and Greg Barns SC Guest: Deborah Glass…

The US Midterms and the Future of American Justice

Professor Abbe Smith joins us from Washington, D.C. to discuss the state of the American justice system under Donald Trump, the independence of the judiciary and what's at stake in the upcoming US midterm elections. We also explore her decades of work as a criminal defence lawyer and the case for p…

Jailing Is Failing: The Economics of Prison

Economist Saul Eslake joins Lex and Greg to examine the soaring cost of imprisonment in Australia, high rates of reoffending, and whether our tough-on-crime approach is delivering results or making the problem worse. You can learn more about Saul's work at www.sauleslake.info You can watch our ep…

Sue Neill-Fraser, Prisoners' Rights and Victoria's Tough on Crime Politics

Lex and Greg discuss the politics of tough-on-crime policies, the meaning of “community expectations” in sentencing, and the evidence on whether prison reduces reoffending. They also discuss the Sue Neill-Fraser case, human rights in custody, and what Australia's criminal court statistics reveal a…

Michael Green. Lawyer, Podcaster and a Richmond Champion from the 60s and 70s

Four-time Richmond premiership player Michael Green joins the podcast to reflect on his remarkable journey from the football field to a distinguished career in law, and his life beyond the game. You can listen to William and Lonsdale - Lives in the Law wherever you get your podcasts. You can watc…

John Silvester: Sly of the Underworld

John Silvester, better known as “Sly of the Underworld”, joins us to reflect on more than four decades covering Melbourne’s criminal underworld, its most notorious figures and the stories behind some of Australia’s biggest crimes. You can read Naked City here: https://www.theage.com.au/topic/naked…

“The Cruelty is the Point”: The Failed Execution of Christa Pike

Australian barrister Richard Bourke joins us to discuss the case of Christa Pike, who survived a failed lethal injection in Tennessee, and what her case reveals about the realities of the death penalty in the United States. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Host: Lex Lasry AM Guest: Ri…

Singapore’s Death Penalty: No Signs of Stopping

Singapore is one of the few countries in the world that still enforces the death penalty for offences that do not involve intentional killing, including drug trafficking.  Singaporean anti-death penalty activist Rocky Howe and criminal lawyer and Director of Eleos Justice Sara Kowal discuss Singap…

Bonus Episode: The Royal Commission Begins, Trump's Media Ban, Ben Roberts-Smith

On this bonus episode we discuss the beginning of the Victorian Big Build Royal Commission, Trump’s fight with the US media, the Ben Roberts-Smith case, tougher sentencing laws and the ongoing debate over Australia’s war on drugs. You can watch our episodes on Youtube here. Hosts: Lex Lasry AM an…