S1E34 - How much does a Judge Earn? from 2023-12-01T13:53:31

Two Intergalactic former Space smugglers, do battle with an evil Empire and also kind of chat about the law (a bit)

S1E33 - Rwanda Special: The Supreme Court v The Prime Minister from 2023-11-16T12:30:57

Stop the boats, don't stop the boats baby, stop the boats, don't tip the boat over.

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S1E32 - Mental Health Act 1983 s.136 from 2023-11-03T10:32:20

Episode Notes

A listener question from a copper called Blue Anon. and a problem she frequently encounters whilst working as a police officer in the North of England. Also, lots of whing...

S1E31 - Campaign Against Anti-Semitism v DPP from 2023-10-12T11:46:56

Episode Notes

Shitification, Suella writes (and wrongs) and to quote The Beastie Boys, some other bullshit.

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S1E30 - Braverman and Brand. from 2023-09-27T12:16:56

Episode Notes

What does Kehoe eat for his dinner? Plus what bollocks is the Home Sec involved with now, and a former barrister's POV about Russel Brand.

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S1E29 - Lucy Letby from 2023-09-15T11:13:19

Episode Notes

Should defendants have to face their victims and the family of their victims in court? Former barrister and University lecturer Chris Kehoe outlines the many problems asso...

S1E28 - Greenwood, Binns, Woolmington. from 2023-08-24T14:43:46

Episode Notes

Mason Greenwood was "Cleared of all charges" according to statements from Manchester United and Mason Greenwood himself earlier this week. Was he? Comedian Tom B...

S1E27 - Illegal Migration Act from 2023-08-02T12:59:48

Episode Notes

This episode stems from a question from listener Toby Grier. We, (0h alright then), Kehoe, also answers the seemingly logical question, "Why when you are charged for ...

S1E26 - Carla Foster from 2023-07-19T16:53:11

Episode Notes

The tragic case of the woman who aborted her unborn foetus at 34 weeks during lockdown, sentencing, the inadequacy of the very old law, suggestions for improvements and al...

S1E25 - What is a Newton Hearing? from 2023-07-06T12:19:59

Episode Notes

What is a Newton Hearing and how does it relate to the ongoing case of comedian Tom Binns?

Elsewhere the boys discuss squirrels and anal.

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R v Bowden (1999) and other cases around indecent images from 2023-01-20T12:37

Earlier this month Tom Binns, a comedian whom both Chris and Alex know, admitted in court to five counts of "Making" and one count of "possessing" indecent images of children.

Whar exactly...

S1E24 - Part 2 Asylum and the CPS (no, not that CPS) from 2022-12-09T09:32

Just what disingenuous, tiresome, underhanded bollocks are the Home Office up to now?

Part 1 Asylum: What is a refugee/ person seeking asylum? from 2022-11-02T16:04

What is a refugee? When is a terrorist not a terrorist? Is the Home Secretary to blame for a recent terrorist attack which led to a man's death?

With thanks to @nataliehusdan

S1E23 - Throwing Soup at Sunflowers/ footballer granted bail from 2022-10-21T12:58

Is this Kehoe's final episode before we get in a younger, sexier, woman-ier replacement in? I hope so.

In the meantime he looks at the soup throwing Criminal Damage case from the news this...

S1E22 - Unlawful Acts Manslaughter Part Two from 2022-10-05T15:00

Kehoe finishes what he started (weeks ago). He did forget his mic though so let's not get too carried away.

S1E21 - Police arrest heckler in Scotland and protester with blank paper in London from 2022-09-14T15:51:28

Heckler in Scotland arrested as Queen's funeral car passes. Man in London arrested for holding up a blank piece of paper 'In case' he wrote something with an anti-monarchy message on it.

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S1E20 - Police and Firearms, death of the Queen, new PM. from 2022-09-09T14:40:10

With all the news this week (death of the Monarch, new PM) you may have missed the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba (24) in Streatham Hill London at the hands of the police.

As Chris is a barr...

S1E19 - Unlawful Act Manslaughter Part 1 from 2022-08-25T16:09:31

Chris talks about his day in court, the upcoming barrister strike and reveals how a discussion with a female police officer in one of his cases leads to us starting a new topic, unlawful act man...

S1E18 - Free Speech in Comedy: The Law from 2022-08-04T08:17:25

Just what can you say on stage? Is there a wokeist cabal running the industry? Are right wingers against market forces? Are there actually any leftist comedians anyway? Should comedy be unleashe...

S1E17 - R v Mansfield (2022) from 2022-07-23T11:44:23

A very recent and tragic manslaughter case involving a s.4 (suicide pact) defence from The Homicide Act (1957).

Barrister Chris takes us through the tragic facts and the excellent judgemen...

S1E16 - Woollin and Intent pt. 2 from 2022-07-07T13:56:25

Part two tidies up all the loose ends and looks at the development of the law of oblique intent. This episode takes in Hancock and Shankland, Nedrick and also briefly discusses R v MD (2004). Listen

S1E15 - Woollin and Intent pt. 1 from 2022-07-07T08:18:28

Following on from the "Murder v Manslaughter" episode which featured the case Hyam v DPP and used a test of foreseeability to establish indirect intent, we move on to look at further development...

S1E14 - Rwanda Flight Special from 2022-06-15T14:28:06

Barrister and University Law Lecturer Chris Kehoe guides us through the legal issues regarding the Rwanda bound flight to process asylum seekers which was grouded on 14th June 2022.

Was i...

S1E12 - Murder or Manslaughter? from 2022-05-26T08:42:25

Direct vs Oblique Intention, Negligence, Recklessness, R v Smith is replced by statute which then leads to one of the most famous criminal cases of all time; Hyam v DPP.

Plus, Kehoe talks ...

S1E11 - Winzar v CC Kent (1983) from 2022-05-12T00:42:41

Kehoe clicks his pen and Boardman ponders what might have been with a scouse solicitor. We also discuss Limmy, liken The Govt. to The Office and finally squeeze a little Actus Reus in for good m...

S1E11 - R v Quick from 2022-04-27T10:28:02

Kehoe with some top tips for a barrister appearing in the family courts, plus an awesome case on the defence of automatism.

Also, spare a thought for those poor students in Liverpool...

S1E10 - R v Miller (1983) from 2022-04-12T21:43:17

Expert advice from two people who don't actually know what year we are in.

R v Miller (1983) from 2022-04-12T21:43:17

Expert advice from two people who don't actually know what year we are in.

P&O Ferries from 2022-03-25T16:46:42

P&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...

S1E9 - P&O Ferries from 2022-03-25T16:46:42

P&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 t...

S1E8 - Fagan v MPC from 2022-03-11T11:53:14

Snow White, a forgotten mic, the law on accidental Actus Reus and continuation and a new sound effect to beep out some swearing.

Fagan v MPC from 2022-03-11T11:53:14

Snow White, a forgotten mic, the law on accidental Actus Reus and continuation and a new sound effect to beep out some swearing.

Fagan v Metropolitan Police commissioner from 2022-03-09T15:42:34

Fagan, Snow White, Oliver Twist, racism, a forgotten microphone and Alex discovers a new edit button to beep out swearing.

S1E7 - R v Singh from 2022-02-23T15:12:07

The 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...

R v Singh from 2022-02-23T15:12:07

The 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...

S1E6 - R v Dadson (1850) from 2022-02-07T10:06:35

A 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 o...

R v Dadson (1850) from 2022-02-07T10:06:35

A 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...

Stockport Sovereigns from 2022-01-25T14:59:47

Thanks 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...

R v Shivpuri from 2022-01-13T11:05:39

Wine 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.

Haughton v Smith from 2021-12-30T17:57:02

Line of Duty, Peaky Blinders, corned dog, biscuits and why Kehoe will never be rich.

Woolmington v DPP from 2021-12-13T16:52:06

There 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.

Welcome from 2021-12-13T16:28:29

Hello, 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 i...

Last ever episode from 2021-11-22T13:10:23

Bye, Bye Mondeo Law, it's not you, it's us...

Just who is Captain Kink? from 2021-09-17T11:57:51

A barrister/ comedian and a comedian with a law degree talk about dognapping/ dog theft and discover just who Captain Kink was...

Incels from 2021-08-23T18:43:19

Incels and the law

RNLI from 2021-08-02T13:12:16

The law and rescuing lives at sea. Can a person in charge of a sea going vessel (such as the captain of a lifeboat) choose whom they do and do not rescue? Do the RNLI owe a duty of care at all to a...

Freedom Day/ Mistaken Identity/ Sexual Offences Act 2003 from 2021-07-19T14:55:24

Kehoe in the mags/ freedom day

DPP v Ziegler from 2021-07-01T15:21:55

Right to protest v Obstructing the Queen's highway. Who wins? There's only one way to find out...FIGHT!!!!!!!!

NB and others v Home Sec (2021) from 2021-06-16T13:11:01

Asylum law and Judicial Review combine in a case from earlier this year.

Judicial Review 2, Mid-Life Crisis 1 from 2021-05-25T12:14:15

Legal podcast wherein barrister and comedian Chris Kehoe continues his exploration of Administrative law, specifically, Judicial Review.
Comedian Alex Boardman has a(nother) mid-life crisis.

Judicial Review 1 from 2021-05-07T10:47:49

What is Judicial Review and how does it work?
Part one of a mini series with barrister Chris Kehoe and Top Tory/ fox hunter Lord Alexander Fortesque-Boardman.

Euro Super League and The Law from 2021-04-19T10:25:53

Can the football clubs; Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea form a break away European Super League with teams such as Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona?...

Policing Bill Part Two from 2021-04-06T12:58:44

Worrying proposals under the proposed legislation for dealing with Travellers.

Policing Bill Part One from 2021-03-15T12:34:42

Criminal Barrister and legal advisor to the police discusses the proposed Policing Bill, Public Order, right to protest peacefully, the Sarah Everard vigil and the way the Metropolitan Police handl...

PRCB v SSHD from 2021-02-20T09:56:31

Can the plucky Priti Patel and her ramshackle band of merry men (The Home Office) finally win one in court against the pesky little guy (a 13 year old girl and others)?

Proceeds of Crime, some Case Law and Statutes from 2021-02-01T13:52:46

Barrister Kehoe and the most common cases he deals with in court.

Tiers of a clown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Author Alexander S. Boardman and barrister Christopher Kehoe, who wrote the 'Tiers of a clown' joke from the title, discuss yet more new regulations. Were these new regulations discussed and plann...

Courts and Corona and Starmer and Savile from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Legal law stuff and other bollocks. Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant Mc...

Evidence: Confessions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) Music in or...

R v Thornton (no.2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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. Follow us on social media @mo...

Jenrick and statues from 2021-01-18T16:03:47

More Tory bollocks, this time, getting tough on baying mobs who attack statues. What about the hungry kids in this country? Shh, focus on the statues. There are 100k dead from Covid? Shh, statues a...

Free Speech Special, Trump v Twitter from 2021-01-11T15:09:41

We recently got voted as one of the Top 20 criminal law podcasts to follow in the world https://blog.feedspot.com/criminal_law_podcasts/

God knows how but thanks Feedspot! In this episode ...

Vaccines and the Law part two, Re: B (2018), Re: H (2020) from 2021-01-04T15:26:01

Barrister and pain merchant Chris Kehoe and ibuprofen addict Alex Boardman discuss the law on vaccinating a child against the wishes of a parent and whether a local authority in charge of a child c...

A legal first, The Attorney General, Mental Health and You've Been Framed from 2020-12-18T11:09:35

Legal, law, podcast, blah blah blah, bananas, hair drier, school uniform, mini metro, fish (the ones in the sea not the lead singer of Marillion).
We didn't start the fire...

The Law and The Vaccine (Part 1) from 2020-12-03T12:45:39

Criminal barrister Chris Kehoe explains the legal ins and outs of the vaccine to house husband Alex Boardman.

Is it safe? Can the Govt force you to take it? What does the Law on European H...

Freemen of the land from 2020-11-16T14:22:07

Is it bollocks or do they have a legal standing?

Mo' Rona, Mo' regs... from 2020-11-09T15:01:17

Law based nonsense with a barrister and a crime fighting zombie ghost whose soul has been captured by an old woman in Amsterdam who may or may not be a white witch.

Covert Human Intelligence Sources Bill (Jizz) from 2020-10-12T10:26:36

a light-hearted legal podcast not only for law students, but anyone who has a passing interest in law, government, politics and current affairs.
This episode focuses on a worrying new Bill whic...

Illegal Student Lock down? from 2020-09-28T13:10:39

MMU students were kept inside their Halls of residence last weekend and were not allowed out to do laundry or to get food. This lock down was enforced by a firm of private security guards acting fo...

Asylum 3 - Suffolk CC v RD and others [2020] from 2020-09-18T13:13:07

An important case surrounding the laws on asylum. The Home Office want to send an asylum seeker and her family back to Bahrain where she will almost certainly be sent back to the Sudan and undergo ...

Asylum part 2 from 2020-09-07T13:30:23

The legal lowdown on asylum.

Asylum Special Part 1 from 2020-08-24T12:36:42

A fascinating look into the issues surrounding asylum seekers into Britain and other European countries. Part 1 in the series of special episodes focuses on what exactly is an asylum seeker and whi...

Lockdown Manchester from 2020-08-05T17:40:55

Greater Manchester lockdown. The law changed as of today. Is seeing your mum at her house a criminal offence? How about in a pub?
Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. ...

Mask Law from 2020-07-24T15:48:46

New laws in force regarding the wearing of face masks in public places. What are they and what are the exceptions to the rules?
Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mo...

Shamima Begum from 2020-07-17T13:08:05

In between looking after a five year old who just wants some chocolate, barrister Chris Kehoe and erstwhile stand up comedian Alex Boardman discuss the legalities, ramifications and reasons why Sha...

'Rona regs and the "Rough sex" defence from 2020-07-05T14:47:41

Super Saturday and the new coronavirus laws. Plus, the end of the "Rough sex" defence.
Mondeo Law is by Alex Boardman, Chris Kehoe and is produced by Ant McGinley. 

Music by Silent Par...

S.O.S. Save Our Statues from 2020-06-20T17:49:13

What happened when a man caused £150,000 worth of damage to a Margaret Thatcher Statue in 2003?

What is the current law on damaging or destroying a statue? Should sentences be tougher? Is ...

Black Lives Matter from 2020-06-04T20:21:02

Is America descending into fascism? White privilege and guilt and effectively supporting BAME friends. Chris has a run-in with a Tory MP and a Public Order Offence that is at odds with The Human Ri...

Did he ACTUALLY break the law? from 2020-05-26T11:09:45

Dominic's comings and goings

Alcohol Treatment Requirement from 2020-05-21T13:49:16

An amendment to the CJA 2003 came into effect yesterday, almost unnoticed. Would you be happy to wear an ankle bracelet that monitored your sweat to check you weren't drinking any alcohol?
Have...

Is Lockdown Legal? from 2020-04-25T16:47:17

Following a thought provoking article by Francis Hoar, Barrister Chris guides us through the legalities of lockdown and discusses whether it breaches our basic human rights?
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R v Myers from 2020-04-10T17:06:25

Can a co-defendant adduce evidence to mount a defence, that the prosecution could not rely on to mount a prosecution case?

Police Powers and Coronavirus from 2020-04-01T15:55:19

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) Music in or...

R v Paris and others from 2020-03-25T16:43:31

The grisly murder of a prostitute and the police collar a mentally vulnerable ex-boyfriend. Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex...

Coronavirus new regulations from 2020-03-11T16:36:45

Police have new powers under regulations made with regard to coronavirus. Failure to comply is a criminal offence. Sounds like a plot for a new Robocop movie.
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Here endeth Hearsay from 2020-02-06T14:23:24

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) Music in or...

TV Cameras in Court and Courtroom Artists from 2020-01-22T16:22:05

We propose an idea for a TV show and a recommendation for a terrible TV show on BBC iPlayer

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Berlin/ Newcastle/ NW Comedy Awards from 2020-01-11T15:58:26

We won an award! Kehoe is in Germany, Boardman is in Geordieland and we are both over the moon! Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by ...

Grazette v DPP from 2019-12-31T18:26:30

Hearsay evidence continued...
Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGi...

R v Friel from 2019-12-06T14:11:54

Comedy meets the Law in this hastily prepared podcast from two middle aged chancers.
Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Bo...

Barnaby v DPP from 2019-11-23T17:33:41

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) Music in or...

Spousal Privilege from 2019-11-12T14:00:20

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) Music in or...

R V Keogh from 2019-10-31T14:40:11

Is barrister really a spy in disguise? Maybe. Also we discuss my new favourite TV show Bangers and cash and come up with an idea for a film featuring our alter egos Barry Gammon and Tarquin Pineapp...

Admissibility of confessions from 2019-10-09T16:02:56

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) Music in or...

Bo-Jo and the illegal proroguing of parliament from 2019-09-24T16:26:42

Boris Johnson and his illegal proroguing of Parliament as held by the Supreme Court earlier today.
Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produ...

reverse burden of proof from 2019-09-23T11:33:24

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.
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EVIDENCE: Woolmington v DPP from 2019-09-09T15:03:57

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.

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Proroguing Parliament, constitutional law. from 2019-09-01T13:50:05

Criminal barrister Chris has been on holiday and then to Edinburgh, but that doesn't stop him telling me all about Boris' plans for a five week holiday. I tell him what it's like to be cancelled...

Exclsuion clauses from 2019-07-29T16:11:38

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.

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Falcke v Gray Specific Performance of a contract from 2019-07-12T13:32:26

A comedy based chat about the law and such between a barrister who is also a comedian and a comedian who has a (ancient and average) law degree.
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Tommy Robinson guilty of contempt and breaching a court order from 2019-07-06T12:39:37

Tommy Robinson (again).
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.
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Woman awarded damages whilst on phone plus Jo Brand acid attack joke from 2019-06-20T11:45:09

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.

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Addis v Gramophone Ltd from 2019-06-05T13:49:45

A light-hearted legal podcast. In this episode a comedian and a barrister discuss damages within a contract. Earlier episodes act as a supplement/ overview to a law degree or other study of English...

Milkshake from 2019-05-23T04:53:50

Can you still go around chucking milkshakes over half-wits or is it a serious crime?

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Al...

Louis CK from 2019-05-16T16:59:14

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.
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FBO's (White v Blackfriars) from 2019-05-03T15:19:48

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. 
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Yaxley-Lennon v Chief Constable Cambridgeshire Constabulary from 2019-04-19T14:55:17

"Tommy Robinson" and the unreported case he brought against the Cambridgeshire police.

Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking Company Ltd from 2019-04-08T17:05:03

This episode is dedicated to a very loyal listener called Caitlin who is a scouser. Thanks for listening everybody, we would have given up by now if not for your continued , kind feedback.
One...

L'Estrange v Graucob from 2019-03-21T15:49:56

Denning features heavily again this week, first as an advocat and then seventeen years later as a judge.

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is writte...

Hutton v Warren from 2019-03-14T12:32:05

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.

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Promissory Estoppel from 2019-03-06T18:44:30

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) Music in or...

Glasbrook Bros v Glamorgan Council from 2019-02-26T17:40:56

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.

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Consideration part four - Privity from 2019-02-13T18:43:15

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.

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Consideration part three: Sufficiency from 2019-01-30T17:00:07

Some contract law and then a European lfemale knocks on my door on about the 20 minute mark.
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Consideration part two from 2019-01-22T14:12:58

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.
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Consideration part one from 2019-01-10T16:03:44

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.

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Pharmaceutical Society of GB v Boots Cash Chemists from 2018-12-19T13:14:30

Another one of the most famous cases in contract law, Merry Xmas everyone xxx
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Case Study called Ramsey from 2018-12-11T15:18:11

A friend has a contract dispute at work, who owns the computer code he has written?

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Al...

Carlill v Carbolic Smoke ball co from 2018-11-30T11:46:21

Law and comedy podcast by two middle aged idiots. Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was develop...

Cumming v Ince from 2018-11-22T11:26:26

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.
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R v Abdul-Hussain from 2018-11-13T10:35:56

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.
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Phillips v Brooks Ltd from 2018-11-04T11:15:10

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.

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R v Hale from 2018-10-25T19:32:43

Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Mondeo Law is written and produced by Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe, and was developed with Ant McGinley (@antmanlovesyou) ...

R v Collins from 2018-10-17T16:44:02

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.
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Gay Cake Special from 2018-10-10T20:08:09

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.
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R v Kelly and Lindsay from 2018-10-10T05:00

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.
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R v Gomez from 2018-10-03T16:41:58

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.
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Lawrence v MPC from 2018-09-20T18:05:35

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.
If you’ve ever enjoyed a le...

ML0027: R v Morris; Anderton v Burnside from 2018-09-12T04:30

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.

ML0026 - R v Brown and others from 2018-09-05T11:08:11

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.

If you’ve ever enjoye...

R v Ireland and Burstow from 2018-08-22T09:44:56

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.

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R v Kemp from 2018-07-25T07:42:32

Is disease of the mind something which can be defended under the rules for insanity?

R v McNaughton from 2018-07-18T04:30

The McNaughton rules, 170 years on and still important the world over for the defence of insanity.

ML020 - The Queen v Dudley and Stephens from 2018-07-11T04:30

Is necessity a defence for murder?
Good news everyone, it's the most gruesome case yet as four men cast adrift on a lifeboat for 3 weeks, two men decide to murder one of the others. You may no...

ML0019 - R v Graham from 2018-07-04T08:56:44

The test is set for duress
The defendant is a married homosexual man who lives with his gay lover and also his wife. The menage a trois is far from happy however and a horrible deception leads ...

ML0018 - R v Scarlett from 2018-06-27T04:30

Another case on defences and another case in which an appeal is allowed up to a higher court on grounds that the judge may have misled the jury. We cover the case of Scarlett, an ex-army landlord w...

ML017 Palmer v R from 2018-06-20T04:30

Will the court find self-defence in this murder trial or are the defendants destined to be executed for their crimes?

ML 0016 - Mens Rea Recap from 2018-06-13T04:30

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.

The Mondeo Law Podcas...

ML015 R V Adomako from 2018-06-06T04:30

We inspect the final piece of the men's rea jigsaw, gross negligence. This medical malpractice judgement sees Lord Mackay LC set out the test for gross negligence which is still the leading case in...

ML0014 R v G and R from 2018-06-01T07:55:53

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.

In shorter “Brief Not...

ML013 Elliot v C from 2018-05-23T04:30

Another arson case, this time committed by a 14 year old girl with below average intelligence.
Will the Caldwell ruling of recklessness be applied by the Court of Appeal? Is it right to use an ...

ML012 R v Caldwell from 2018-05-16T04:30

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 famou...

ML011 R v Cunningham from 2018-05-09T04:30

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 answeri...

ML010 - R v Woollin from 2018-05-02T04:30

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 famou...

BN010 - Basic and Specific Intent from 2018-04-28T04:30

This easy to understand, light-hearted 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.

ML009 - DPP v Majewski from 2018-04-25T04:30

The Mondeo is on the move yet again, as we discuss a case of voluntary intoxication. Majewski is an extremely violent case in which a man faces six counts of assault against the landlord of a pub, ...

BN009 - Dining In from 2018-04-21T04:30

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 answeri...

ML008 - R v Maloney from 2018-04-18T04:30

Murder or manslaughter? More drunken hi-jinks in this episode, but it seems the previous case of Hyam did not give the definitive definition of what the courts should look for when decided on the c...

Brief Notes 008 - But For Test from 2018-04-14T04:30

Chris explains how to apply the "But for" test when looking at causation. He also tells us about a reverse engineered version of the test he applies in his every day legal duties, the "So what?" te...

ML007 - Hyam v DPP from 2018-04-11T04:30

Two people dead but the defendant pleads there was no intent to murder. How will the Judiciary interpret the old rules of malice aforethought, intention, reckless behaviour, motive and foreseeabili...

Brief Notes 007 - Money from 2018-04-07T04:30

Are barristers all loaded? Plus, just how much will you earn via legal aid for all that preparation work?

This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working i...

ML006 - Actus Reus recap from 2018-04-04T04:30

Barrister Chris has a surprise for me before we move onto the topic of the next episode. He has downloaded a recent exam question which centres around the topic of Actus Reus and he gives me a test...

BN006 - How do you defend the guilty? from 2018-03-31T04:30

The question Chris gets asked the most is “How do you defend someone who is guilty?” How does a barrister defend an alleged murderer, rapist or paedophile?


This easy to understand ser...

DANKULA SPECIAL from 2018-03-29T10:28:41

It seems every "Comedian" in the country, from Ricky Gervais to some bloke who read a joke in a Xmas cracker has an opinion on free speech this week. 

In this special episode we discuss th...

ML005: R V Smith from 2018-03-28T04:30

A very violent case in which a man dies and others are wounded by a drunk soldier. There is a chain of events which could lead to the accused being acquitted of the charge however...

A co...

Brief Notes 005: Proof from 2018-03-24T04:30

We discuss both the burden and standard of proof in criminal cases, Chris also highlights when the burden of proof may be reversed and the burden may shift.

A comedic look at some of the m...

ML004 - R v Miller from 2018-03-21T04:30

R v Miller Chris describes how the criminal law views an omission to act, and we also discuss what a “result” crime is in relation to damaging property - more specifically arson. This easy to under...

BN004 - Brief Notes: Cab Rank Rule from 2018-03-18T04:30

On the way home from a gig in Lancaster, Alex and Chris discuss court structure. Do you know your "Mags" from your Supreme Court and just how do you address the person presiding over the case?
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BN003 - Brief notes: Court Structure from 2018-03-17T04:30

On the way home from a gig in Lancaster, Alex and Chris discuss court structure. Do you know your "Mags" from your Supreme Court and just how do you address the person presiding over the case?
...

ML003 Winzar v C.C. Kent from 2018-03-14T05:30

The Mondeo is en route to Lancaster, as we again look at an Actus Reus case. In this case, barrister Chris guides us through the subject of “State of Affairs” cases and I'm not convinced the police...

BN002 - Brief Notes: What’s it really like in court? from 2018-03-10T10:00

Barrister Chris talks of his own court experiences, has TV lied to me about what it’s really like? We also discuss gavels (the little wooden hammers judges are thought to bang), raising objections ...

ML002: R v Quick from 2018-03-07T10:00

A gruesome case in which a nurse admits to beating up a disabled man in his care. The case looks at another aspect of actus reus and sets an important legal precedent regarding “Voluntary acts.” Listen

BN001 - Brief Notes: Strict Liability from 2018-02-28T10:00

Barrister Chris talks about Strict Liability and how it even applied to a 15 year old defendant in R v G (2005).

We also touch upon the offence of selling alcohol to minors.
This easy ...

ML001 - Sweet vs Parsley from 2018-02-21T08:09:56

The debut episode of Mondeo Law covers the case of Sweet vs Parsley from 1969 - Exploring the legal sides of the incident, having a laugh along the way.

Featuring John Malkovich and Idris ...

ML000 - Intro Episode from 2018-02-07T18:12:24

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 famou...