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Law and Disorder: News, politics and more, from a legal perspective

Law and Disorder: News, politics and more, from a legal perspective

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Law and Disorder is a new weekly podcast looking at the biggest issues in the news through the prism of the law. We've brought together three of the UK's best legal minds: recently retired High Court judge Sir Nicholas Mostyn, barrister and human rights campaigner Baroness Helena Kennedy, and Charlie Falconer, a Labour peer and former Lord Chancellor.


Subscribe now for weekly episodes disentangling the thorniest of subjects, from Rishi Sunak's Rwanda bill to the situation in Gaza, via Post Office scandals, Prince Harry and privacy and much, much more.


Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes
  • The Law of the Sea: how the Strait of Hormuz became a legal, and literal, battleground

    The Law of the Sea: how the Strait of Hormuz became a legal, and literal, battleground
    Apr 29 2026

    Since hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran developed into armed conflict, one of the key points of contention has been access to the Strait of Hormuz. One of the world's most important shipping lanes, the channel – which is just 21 to 24 miles across at its narrowest point – separates Iran from Oman. It has been subject to closure, from the Iranians, and blockade, by the Americans, all of which makes it a fraught case study for the complex, yet important, world of maritime law. To talk us through everything from 17th century piracy to the Cod Wars of the 20th century, we're joined by James M. Turner KC, a noted expert in this area.


    Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.

    Hosted by: Charlie Falconer, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn.

    Executive Producer and editor: Nick Hilton.

    Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.

    Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    31 mins
  • The Death of Assisted Dying

    The Death of Assisted Dying
    Apr 22 2026

    Returning this week after our Easter break, we find ourselves returning to the topic of assisted dying. Charlie has been one of the architects of an attempt to get assisted dying legalised in the UK, but after a long process and very public debate, the bill has been scuppered on his own turf in the House of Lords. How did this happen? What does it tell us about the intersection of morality and legislation? And where next for proponents of assisted death?


    Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.

    Hosted by: Charlie Falconer, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn.

    Executive Producer and editor: Nick Hilton.

    Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.

    Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    32 mins
  • Remembering James Munby

    Remembering James Munby
    Mar 28 2026

    On New Year's Day 2026, Sir James Munby, former President of the Family Division, died at the age of 77. Here, the Law & Disorder trio pay tribute to James and reflect on his long and storied career.


    Law and Disorder is a Podot podcast.

    Hosted by: Charlie Falconer, Helena Kennedy, Nicholas Mostyn.

    Executive Producer and editor: Nick Hilton.

    Associate Producer: Ewan Cameron.

    Music by Richard Strauss, arranged and performed by Anthony Willis & Brett Bailey.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    15 mins
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