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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Are the Courts Flinching on Article 8? And Who’s Trying to Kill the Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Lords?

12/03/2025 00:33:50Is the Right To Jury Trial Just History? And is the House of Lord’s Assisted Dying Filibuster an Attack on Democracy?

11/28/2025 00:42:50 Trump Versus The BBC, and Shabana Mahmood’s Asylum Crackdown

11/19/2025 00:45:14Labour Goes To Denmark - And Why Are We Releasing Prisoners By Mistake?

11/12/2025 00:37:41Emily Thornberry and the Great China Spy Trial Mystery

11/05/2025 00:44:49 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.