Archive for the ‘Podcasts’ Category
Researching the judiciary: interview with Professor Cheryl Thomas
In this podcast, I talk to Professor Cheryl Thomas, of University College London. She is co-director of the Judicial Institute, a new research unit established in November 2010. In this podcast, Professor Thomas talks about the ambitions for the Institute, why it was set up, and what it is currently doing. She particularly stresses the courses offered by the Institute to encourage lawyers to think about applying for judicial appointment.
You can hear the podcast at http://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/orc/resources/law/els/partington13_14/student/podcasts/CherylThomas.mp3
More information about the Institute is at https://www.ucl.ac.uk/laws/judicial-institute/
Public legal education: interview with Martin Jones
In the book I mention the importance of improving public knowledge about law and the legal system, and the work being undertaken by PLENet, the Public Legal Education Network. See http://www.plenet.org.uk/ for information about the network.
In this podcast, I talk to Martin Jones, PLENet’s director, about its work, and the initiatives the network is taking. He emphasises that the focus is on giving people the confidence to deal with the legal system in a positive and constructive way, particularly those who may not have been involved with the law before. He also warns that public expenditure cuts may restrict the ability of PLENet to continue its programme of work.
Listen to Martin Jones at http://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/orc/resources/law/els/partington13_14/student/podcasts/Jones.mp3
Interview with Lady Hale
In this podcast, I talk to Lady Hale, the only woman member of the Supreme Court. She reflects on her long and distinguished career in the law, as legal academic, law reformer, practitioner and judge. She comments in particular on how the position of women in law has changed over recent years, while acknowledging that much progress is still to be made. She remains passionate about law, and committed to enthusing young people to enter the profession.
You can listen to her remarks at
http://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/orc/resources/law/els/partington13_14/student/podcasts/Hale.mp3
Podcast – Interview with Sir Robert Carnwath, Senior President of Tribunals
In this podcast, Sir Robert reflects on the development of the Tribunals System over the first three years of its existence and looks forward to future changes that will come on stream in the months ahead – including merger of the Courts Service and the Tribunals Service, the expansion of the Tribunals system and new opportunities for Tribunal Judges.
Hear the interview at http://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/orc/resources/law/els/partington13_14/student/podcasts/Carnwath.mp3
Podcast – Interview with Michael Napier QC Attorney General’s Pro Bono envoy
In this podcast I talk to Mike Napier about his work as pro bono envoy. He discusses the importance of lawyers offering pro bono services, from the time they start studying at university through to their work in practice.
Hear the interview at http://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/orc/resources/law/els/partington13_14/student/podcasts/Napier.mp3
Podcast – Jodi Berg, Independent Complaints Reviewer
In this podcast, I talk to Jodi Berg – Independent Complaints Reviewer. We discuss the work she does and how her work fits into the overall landscape of Administrative Justice.
http://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/orc/resources/law/els/partington13_14/student/podcasts/Berg.mp3
A year of transition: Martin Partington podcast
In this short podcast I welcome in particular new students of law to the new legal year, noting that considerable change is likely to occur during the coming 12 months.
Listen to this audio file of Martin Partington:
Roger Smith podcast (2)
This is a second podcast with Roger Smith, director of the all-party human rights group, Justice. In this podcast, Roger discusses recent debate about a British Bill of Rights. It was an issue that was discussed a great deal before the 2010 General Election, but seems to be an issue which – now the new Coalition Government has taken office – has lost some momentum. Nonetheless, the discussion is useful, pointing out some of the difficulties with what some may regard as a superficially attractive idea.
Listen to this audio file of Roger Smith:
Roger Smith podcast (1)
In this podcast I talk to Roger Smith, director of Justice, the all-party human rights group. In this he talks about what Justice does and in particular how Justice is engaging with students who are studying human rights.
Listen to this audio file of Roger Smith:
Sir James Munby podcast
In this podcast I talk to the current Chairman of the Law Commission about the challenges of undertaking law reform work and trying to ensure that the Commission’s recommendations are taken up by government. Information about the current work programme of the Commission can be found at http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/
Listen to this audio file of Sir James Munby:
Martin Partington: Introduction to the English Legal System 15th ed 2021
Oxford University Press Learning Link Resources
Martin Partington: Spotlight on the Justice System 