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Sinopse
Comedian Alex Boardman and Barrister Chris Kehoe, discuss English Criminal Law whilst sat in a Ford Mondeo. A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman. In every episode Chris will guide us through a famous area in English Criminal Law. He will explain the facts of the case, set out the legal principles the case raises and offer insight into the reasons behind the verdicts of the judges who presided over them.This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters. As well as detailed case studies, in shorter "Brief Notes" episodes, Chris will tell us what being a barrister is really like, as well as explaining the court system, legal tactics and even answering any questions listeners may have. If you've ever enjoyed a legal drama on TV or film, or can't get enough of novels featuring crime and courtroom battles, then this series will give you a further insight into that world.The Mondeo Law Podcast is produced for Abrupt Audio. If you are looking to start or grow a podcast, check out their website: http://abruptaudio.comFollow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram.
Episódios
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S1E9 - P&O Ferries
25/03/2022 Duração: 38minP&O Ferries and the 800 workers they let go without notice or consultation. Did they break the law, have they committed a criminal offence and what does the statute say the consequences of their actions are. Also, Kehoe has a new part-time job.
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S1E8 - Fagan v MPC
11/03/2022 Duração: 29minSnow White, a forgotten mic, the law on accidental Actus Reus and continuation and a new sound effect to beep out some swearing.
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S1E7 - R v Singh
23/02/2022 Duração: 28minThe Actus Reaus of the offence of Perjury is explored in an interesting case. Also, we discuss the different types of barristers, what do people who aren't religious swear on in court instead of the holy bible, are harsher sentences really a deterrent and just how much does a barrister's wig cost?
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S1E6 - R v Dadson (1850)
07/02/2022 Duração: 27minA wooded copse, a policeman with a gun lying in wait for a repeat offender... sounds like a Scandi crime drama, but actually it's a case from Victorian England. Also; Actus Reus and the overlap into Mens Rea. What are Assizes? What are summary and indictable offences and what exactly is a felony?And in a world exclusive, we examine the question on everyone's lips, what is an Ox Bow Lake and how are they formed?
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Stockport Sovereigns
25/01/2022 Duração: 35minThanks to a listener request and clips from the brilliant twitter account @CovidRadicals, we present a criminal barrister's perspective on the legality of Freemen of the Land/ Sovereign Citizens attempting to serve Cease and Desist Notices on Covid Vaccination Centres.
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S1E4 - R v Shivpuri
13/01/2022 Duração: 27minWine gums to weed, maal to daal, snuff to snuff movies - a decade or so after Haughton v Smith (series 1, episode 3) and the law on "Attempt" has moved on.
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S1E3 - Haughton v Smith
30/12/2021 Duração: 24minLine of Duty, Peaky Blinders, corned dog, biscuits and why Kehoe will never be rich.
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S1E2 - Woolmington v DPP
13/12/2021 Duração: 31minThere is a "Golden Thread" that runs through English Criminal Law, and it was forever enshrined thanks to this case.Also, a gig in an axe throwing bar almost leads to disaster.
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S1E1 - Welcome Episode
13/12/2021 Duração: 06minHello, welcome to Barely Legal Comedy Podcast. We are Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe and we have decided to (re-) start a legal podcast with a comedic slant.We aim to prove that the law is accessible and easy to understand for anyone and we hope to have a few laughs along the way. We shall be looking at criminal case law, criminal statutory law and also contemporaneous legal matters as the series progresses.Please subscribe and tell someone you like if you enjoy the show (or someone you dislike if you hate the show). Xxxxxx