Legal Point of View Podcast
7 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -Breaking down the law: a podcast that connects the law and the people.
Welcome to your go-to platform for all things law and politics. From understanding how laws are created to exploring workplace discrimination.
Have a listen and join in on the discussion on Insta and Twitter
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Episodes
Age of Consent
September 08, 2020 07:10 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBThe age of consent is the age at which a individual is considered to be legally competent to agreeing to sexual acts. In today’s episode, we look at the history of consent, the legal definition of consent and how the age of consent varies around the world. Do we view girls/boys having sex at 16 in the same way? Is the age of consent necessary? *Note: this episode contains discussion surrounding sexual assault, rape and other topics of that nature which may be triggering. Viewer discretion ...
Pornography Laws
August 31, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn today's episode, we discuss the legal status of internet pornography in the UK & around the world. The episode focuses on the death of Jane Longhurts. *Note: this episode contains discussion surrounding sexual assault, violence, rape and other topics of that nature which may be triggering. Viewer discretion is advised* https://thesurvivorstrust.eu.rit.org.uk/contact Helpline: 08088 010 818 Sexual Advice Association Helpline: 0207 486 7262 COSRT (College of Sexual & Relationship The...
Incest: Is it legal?
August 03, 2020 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn today's episode, we discuss incest and the parameters of its legality. What is incest? Which countries have legalised incest? What issues stems from legalising incest. *Note: this episode contains discussion surrounding sexual assault, rape and other topics of that nature which may be triggering. Viewer discretion is advised* https://thesurvivorstrust.eu.rit.org.uk/contact Helpline: 08088 010 818
Weirdest Laws from Around the World
July 27, 2020 17:52 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBWherever you live, you are going to find some unexplainable weird laws around the world that you cannot imagine law enforcement enforcing. From it is illegal to forget your wife's birthday in Samoa to it being against the law to take a nap on a dance floor in Chicago. There are weird laws that exist everywhere. In today's episode, we discuss weirdest laws from around the world and our opinions on them. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Instagram and Twitter @legalpovpodcast legalpovpodcast@g...
Nationality, Citizenship & Shamima Begum
July 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBOn Thursday the 16th of July senior judges ruled that Shamima Begum should be allowed to return to the UK to challenge the deprivation of her citizenship *NOTE she has not won the right to return to the UK permanently*. In today episode we talk about nationality, citizenship & statelessness. What are the legal responsibilities when it comes to a British citizen returning from IS territory? Do we have a two-tier system in the UK? Have a listen and join in on the discussion on Instagram and...
How are laws made and passed in the UK?
July 13, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBBreaking down the law: a podcast that connects the law and the people. Welcome to your go-to platform for all things law and politics. Today we look at how laws are made in the UK and what reforms are necessary to make the UK more democratic. Have a listen and join in on the discussion on Instagram and Twitter @legalpovpodcast Hosts: Bushra & Hannadi
Welcome to the Legal Point of View Podcast
July 01, 2020 18:41 - 6 minutes - 6.09 MBBreaking down the law: a podcast that connects the law and the people. Welcome to your go-to platform for all things law and politics. From understanding how laws are created to exploring workplace discrimination. Have a listen and join in on the discussion on Instagram and Twitter @legalpovpodcast Hosts: Bushra & Hannadi