Double Jeopardy - The Law and Politics Podcast

Double Jeopardy Podcast

Covering the critical intersections of law and politics in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. Read more

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Living in the Southern Ocean: Part 1- Blazing a Trail for Criminal Justice Reform

Today (12/27/2025) 00:31:41Mr Lammy Goes to Strasbourg- and our Christmas Listeners’ Postbag on Jury Reforms

12/17/2025 00:38:48 Swapping Judges For Juries: Will This Really Be Swifter And Fairer?

12/12/2025 00:43:10We'll Be Right Back: This Week's Episode Will Be Out on Friday, 12 December

12/10/2025 00:01:18Are the Courts Flinching on Article 8? And Who’s Trying to Kill the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Lords?

12/03/2025 00:33:50 Show all episodes

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Hosted by Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen, this weekly half-hour show dives deep with expert guests and sparks some lively debates. They tackle everything from the risks and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence, to how judges are stepping up in the fight against global warming, and even the grip of corruption on power. Double Jeopardy is a straightforward, engaging listen that keeps you thinking long after it's over.