Podcasts by The Dickson Poon School of Law
The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's College London is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised globally as one of the best law schools in the world.* The School was established in 1831 and has played an integral role in the life of King's since the university was formed almost 200 years ago.
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David Owens and J. David Velleman on 'Konrad Morgen: The Conscience of a Nazi Judge' from 2021-08-05T10:23:06
David Owens, Professor of Philosophy at King's College London speak to J. David Velleman, Professor Emeritus Of Philosophy at New York University, about his book Konrad Morgen: The Conscience of a ...
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Fess Up! Hannah Quirk Talks False Confessions with Making a Murderer’s Steve Drizin & Laura Nirider from 2020-08-12T10:52:46
In this interview, Anna Loutfi brings The Dickson Poon School of Law's Dr Hannah Quirk into conversation with Laura Nirider and Steven Drizin (Center on Wrongful Convictions, Northwestern Pritzker ...
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The impact of Covid-19 on corporate governance & shareholder stewardship from 2020-08-05T10:58:34
Dr Dionysia Katelouzou, Director of the Global Shareholder Stewardship Project, looks at the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on corporate governance and shareholder stewardship. In particular...
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Democracy and Digital Technologies from 2020-07-03T16:06:36
A session from YTL Centre's 'Online Symposium on Democracy' looking at democracy and digital technologies.
Speaker: Baroness Onora O'Neill (University of Cambridge)
Abstract: Early ent...
Democracies, Dictatorships, and International Law from 2020-07-03T16:06:22
A session from YTL Centre's 'Online Symposium on Democracy' looking at democracies, dictatorships, and international law.
Speaker: Professor Tom Ginsburg (University of Chicago)
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Democratic Legitimacy from 2020-07-03T16:06:04
A session from YTL Centre's 'Online Symposium on Democracy' looking at democratic legitimacy.
Speaker: Professor Joseph Raz (King's College London)
Abstract: Democratic Legitimacy - ...
The impact of Covid-19 on environmental law from 2020-06-30T12:32:02
Dr Leslie-Anne Duvic-Paoli, Deputy Director of our Climate Law and Governance Centre, looks at the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic on environmental law. In particular, she looks at:
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The impact of Covid-19 on business interruption insurance from 2020-06-11T09:50:34
Dr Ozlem Gurses, Reader in Insurance and Commercial Law, discusses business interruption insurance and the difficulties insurers and policyholders are facing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Procurement Law and the common thread from Brexit to Covid-19 from 2020-06-10T16:26:50
Michael Bowsher QC, visiting lecturer at The Dickson Poon School of Law and barrister practising in the field of public procurement, provides an overview of public procurement law and the impact Co...
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Nick Timothy and Guglielmo Verdirame on "Remaking One Nation: The Future of Conservatism" from 2020-06-04T15:10:31
In this YTL Dialogue, Professor Guglielmo Verdirame is in conversation with Nick Timothy, former chief of staff to Prime Minister Theresa May, on his new book "Remaking One Nation: The Future of Co...
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European Union's response to the Covid-19 pandemic from 2020-04-22T15:43:45
Professor Andrea Biondi, Director of The Dickson Poon School of Law's Centre of European Law, gives his take on the European Union's response to the Covid-19 (coronavirus)pandemic. In particular, h...
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Who Owns History? Elgin's Loot and the Case for Returning Plundered Treasure from 2020-02-20T16:19:18
A panel discussion with Geoffrey Robertson QC on his recently published book, "Who Owns History? Elgin's Loot and the Case for Returning Plundered Treasure."
Geoffrey's book delves into t...
The Legal Tech Revolution: Assessing the impact of technology in the court room & major legal firms from 2020-02-17T15:29:11
Law is undergoing a revolution, driven in large part by the rise of technology. The second lecture of the Professional Law Institute's 2020 'Future of Legal Practice' series will see our panel of e...
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Gender Equality In The Legal Profession - Maintaining The Momentum For Change from 2020-02-14T12:07:54
In the first of the Professional Law Institute's 2020 'Future of Legal Practice' lecture series, our distinguished and highly successful panel members talk candidly about gender equality in the leg...
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Women in the Judiciary: has progress towards gender equality stalled? from 2020-01-21T12:26:19
A panel lecture with Mrs Justice Geraldine Andrews, Mrs Justice Bobbie Chemma-Grubb, Mrs Justice Laura Cox and Karon Monaghan QC, chaired by Professor Kate Malleson – focusing on Women in the Judic...
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Feminist Approach to Practicing Law: Lecture with Harriet Wistrich from 2020-01-21T12:20:43
Harriet Wistrich is Director and Founder of the Centre for Women’s Justice. In this talk, Harriet explores how women subjected to male violence and abuse are failed by the state and discriminated a...
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Poland's Constitutional Breakdown from 2019-11-20T16:19
Book launch of Wojciech Sadurski's, "Poland's Constitutional Breakdown".
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Professor Wojciech Sadurski, Law School, University of Sydney, Australia
Dr Octavio Ferraz, ...
Law, Technology and Society from 2019-10-25T15:49:39
A lecture by Professor Roger Brownsword, addressing themes from his new book, “Law, Technology and Society”.
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AI and criminal law from 2019-10-25T15:48:32
Roger Brownsword (King’s College London) with comments by Sylvie Delacroix(Birmingham) and Annette Zimmermann (Princeton). Chair: John Tasioulas (King's College London).
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The legal regulation of AI from 2019-10-25T15:47:34
Paul Nemitz (European Commission), with comments by Mercedes Bunz (King’s College London) and Jacob Turner (Fountain Court). Chair: Massimo Renzo (King's College London)
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Lecture with Baroness Kennedy: A centenary of women in legal practice from 2019-10-11T09:43:12
Baroness Helena Kennedy delivers a provocative and insightful speech looking at the position women have working within the law, where our system is failing and how we can make it better. Addressing...
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Brazil, the Judiciary and Constitutional Law: An Interview with Professor Oscar Vilhena Vieira from 2019-05-02T10:00:09
In his new book, A Batalha dos Poderes (The Battle of the Powers), Professor Oscar Vilhena Vieira of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (São Paulo) analyses the constitutional malaise that took over Brazil si...
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On Judges and Judging: An Interview with Professor Simon Lee and James Lee from 2019-04-25T10:00:04
How have perceptions of judges in scholarship and the media changed? What can be done to assist the public understanding of the work of the judiciary? What is the relationship between jurisprudenti...
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Emily Grabham: Law and Fate in the Lives of Women in Precarious Work from 2019-04-18T10:00:04
How can the law better protect women in precarious work?
As part of its Signature Lecture series, The Transnational Law Institute hosted Professor Emily Grabham to discuss her recent field...
Walter Kaelin: Displacement, Disasters and Climate change from 2019-04-11T10:00:04
How can humanitarian disasters be prevented while offering protection to the displaced?
As part of its Signature Lecture series, The Transnational Law Institute hosted Professor Walter Ka...
Ratna Kapur: Human Rights, Freedom and Excluded Epistemologies from 2019-04-04T10:00:12
Is there a risk that human rights can be deployed to advance political and cultural interests rather than to bring about freedom for disenfranchised groups?
As part of its Signature Lectu...
Obligation and Commitment in Family Law: An Interview with Professor Gillian Douglas from 2019-03-13T16:15:33
How can the law find a way through the changing complexities of family life?
Professor Gillian Douglas is Executive Dean of The Dickson Poon School of Law. In 2018, she published 'Obligat...
Tyrants, Violence and the Rules that Run the World: An Interview with Professor Leif Wenar from 2019-03-07T11:00:08
What links the sale of natural resources like oil with some of the world's bloodiest conflicts and how can consumers and nation states confront their role in these crises?
Professor Leif W...
Brexit, political reality and the law: An Interview with Professor Takis Tridimas from 2019-02-28T11:00:06
Is Brexit an endgame without an end? What does it tell us about law, supranational government and political reality?
Professor Takis Tridimas is co-director of the Centre of European Law. ...
Kathryn Sikkink: Human Rights and Evidence for Hope from 2019-02-21T11:00:05
As part of its signature lecture series, The Transnational Law Institute hosted Professor Kathryn Sikkink (Harvard Kennedy School of Government and RadcliffeInstitute for Advanced Study) to discuss...
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Inequality and social justice: Dr Octavio Ferraz on Bolsonaro, democracy and Brazil from 2019-02-07T11:00:05
What can we learn from the Brazilian experience of rising inequality, democratic crisis and social justice?
Dr Octavio Ferraz is co-director of The Transnational Law Institute. In recent ...
Panel Discussion of Richard Tuck's YTL Centre Annual Lecture, "Active and Passive Citizens" from 2019-01-30T17:05:41
The Yeoh Tiong Lay (YTL) Centre for Politics, Philosophy & Law’s Annual Lecture was delivered by Professor Richard Tuck (Harvard), on 23 January.
In his lecture, 'Active and Passive Citiz...
Refugee Law, Social Media and Technology: An Interview with Professor Katerina Linos from 2018-12-20T10:00:05
How has the rise of new communication technologies and systems changed the situation of refugees? How has this affected our understanding of the challenges they face and the laws designed to protec...
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How is Technology Changing Migration and Refugee Law? from 2018-12-13T10:00:06
Until recently, migrants and refugees relied on family networks and word of mouth to make critical decisions about destination countries, travel routes, and applications for legal status. However, ...
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Martha Nussbaum: A YTL Panel Discussion on 'The Monarchy of Fear' from 2018-12-06T10:00:07
The Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre of Politics, Philosophy & Law hosted the celebrated moral philosopher Professor Martha Nussbaum for the launch of her book 'The Monarchy of Fear'.
In 'The Monarc...
Policing, Legislation and The Right of Silence: An Interview with Dr Hannah Quirk from 2018-11-29T11:00:54
How has policing and prosecution changed over the last three decades in England and Wales? What drives changes in legislation and attitudes towards crime and punishment? What has happened to the ri...
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Martha Nussbaum: The Monarchy of Fear from 2018-11-22T09:56:59
In 'The Monarchy of Fear', the celebrated American writer and philosopher, Professor Martha C. Nussbaum argues that globalisation has produced feelings of powerlessness in millions of people in the...
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Human Rights, Democracy and Moral Philosophy: An Interview with Professor John Tasioulas from 2018-11-01T11:00:03
In this wide-ranging interview, Professor John Tasioulas discusses his work in moral and legal philosophy that engages with some of today's major political issues from the right to health, to the i...
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The Prevention Principle in Environmental Law: Dr Leslie-Anne Duvic-Paoli from 2018-10-04T10:00:29
International environmental law is based on the will to avoid causing harm to the environment. Yet, the principle of prevention remains abstract and elusive in terms of exactly what is required of ...
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The Value of Studying Law Today: Lord Igor Judge in Conversation from 2018-09-20T09:00:06
In this wide-ranging interview, Lord Judge discusses his work as Lord Chief Justice, the ethical and societal questions involved in the study of law, and major contemporary issues like freedom of s...
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KTLS18:The Challenge of Critical Legal Education Today from 2018-08-30T10:00:46
In a world of algorithms, league tables and skills training, what can a critical legal education offer? This KTLS18 panel discussion focuses on how far law is to be taught as an 'academic' discipli...
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KTLS18: Justice and Injustice in Syria from 2018-08-23T10:00:08
Ahmad Terkawi is a Syrian doctor who was forced to flee his country in 2015. In this interview with Sarah Dehm (UTS Law), he discusses his experience as a refugee and his work founding the Maritime...
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KTLS18: Organised Crime and Irregular Migration from 2018-08-16T10:00:08
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees calculates that as of November 2017 about 150,000 African migrants traveled to Europe by sea. Estimates suggest at least 3,000 fatalities. This panel...
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KTLS18: Writing and (Social) Media as Human Rights Activism from 2018-08-09T10:00:05
It is well understood in our times that social media has the power to generate huge waves of political unrest, resulting in the toppling of governments. Less well documented is the quiet background...
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KTLS18: Varieties of Human Rights Activism from 2018-08-02T10:00:05
How does globalisation affect the capacity of nation states to enforce human rights? This KTLS18 panel discussion also asks what role NGOs play in transnational legal battles over human rights conc...
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KTLS18: Is big data a promise or a threat? from 2018-07-26T10:00:05
Digital communications have changed the way we live and our capacity to connect with people from all over the world. However, they are also capable of facilitating surveillance with unprecedented a...
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KTLS18: When courts become political agents from 2018-07-19T10:00:05
Constitutional life operates on the principle that political life is relatively predictable. However, when the state experiences political disruption of a kind that threatens to overturn deeply est...
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KTLS18: Can forced labour be eradicated by 2030? from 2018-07-12T09:00:14
This session, recorded at the King's Transnational Law Summit 2018, considers whether it is possible to end the business of forced labour by 2030, as is promised by target 8.7 of the UN's Sustainab...
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KTLS18: Migration Justice And Inequality from 2018-07-05T09:00:05
Global migration has undoubtedly generated a series of worldwide refugee crises. This session asks what these crises reveal about systemic inequalities at the global level, by examining the politic...
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KTLS18: Tax Justice and Global Development: From Panama to Paradise and Beyond from 2018-06-28T09:00:14
Can tax justice and global development coincide? This KTLS18 panel discussion explores an important moment in global tax scholarship and activism. The diversity of scholars and activists working wi...
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KTLS18: Demanding Environmental Justice from 2018-06-21T09:00:04
What does it take to build powerful grassroots movements for environmental justice?
This panel discussion, recorded at the King's Transnational Law Summit 2018, explores the ways in which...
KTLS18: A World of Risk – Health, Technology and Human Life from 2018-06-14T10:00:54
How does technological change affect global health justice? This panel discussion from the King's Transnational Law Summit 2018 explores the ways technological advances are disrupting transnational...
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KTLS18: Creating Justice for Our Future from 2018-06-07T09:00:02
The King’s Transnational Law Summit 2018 brought together nearly 400 participants from a variety of disciplines: legal scholars and practitioners, policy makers, city councils and unions, grass-roo...
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Global Health Justice: Access to Medicines and Minimum Core Obligations from 2018-04-26T11:00:04
This symposium brought together a diversity of disciplinary perspectives in order to examine the relationship between two vital concepts in global health law and policy: access to medicines and min...
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Negotiating the Paris Rulebook: Issues, Options and Challenges from 2018-04-10T09:25:27
The negotiations for the Paris Rulebook, intended to flesh out the 2015 Paris Agreement and make it operational, are scheduled to conclude in December 2018. Negotiators are developing guidance on t...
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Professor T. M. Scanlon: Ideas of Identity from 2018-03-28T10:19:14
The term ‘identity’ figures prominently in a wide range of contemporary discussions, ranging from abstract philosophical theories about practical reason to debates about partisan politics. It is of...
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Rogue states and what to do about them from 2018-03-20T13:17:33
The liberal international order is increasingly under pressure. International institutions confront mounting global challenges, and they do so at a time when liberal Western democracies are retreat...
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Human Rights and Political Wrongs from 2018-02-23T12:09:31
In his new work, 'Human Rights and Political Wrongs', Sir Noel Malcolm, one of the UK’s leading historians, offers a trenchant critique of the existing system of human rights law and an original th...
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Constitution and Contestation of Norms in Global International Relations from 2018-02-21T11:45:16
Professor Antje Wiener discusses her forthcoming book, 'Constitution and Contestation of Norms in Global International Relations’ (CUP 2018). The book presents a principled approach to practice tha...
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Is African Democracy In Crisis? from 2018-02-07T14:56:18
Professor Nic Cheeseman discuses whether democracy in Africa is in crisis after recent unrest in Kenya and Mugabe's resignation from power in Zimbabwe.
This podcast was produced in support...
Taking action against modern slavery: Professor Joel Quirk from 2018-01-25T13:52:55
Building upon arguments and insights from existing works on social movements, the politics of numbers, and the marketplace of political activism, Professor Joel Quirk considers the recent history o...
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The Purpose of International Criminal Law in the 21st Century: Sang-Huyn Song from 2018-01-10T11:57:24
Drawing on his time as the President of the International Criminal Court, Sang-Huyn Song discusses the importance and purpose of international criminal law in the 21st century.
Sang-Hyun S...
Responses to wartime violence: justice after rape in Uganda from 2017-11-30T10:31:55
Drawing upon abundant fieldwork and in-depth interviews with almost 200 women, Dr Holly Porter examines issues surrounding wrongdoing and justice, and sexual violence and rape among the Acholi peop...
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TELOS10: Professor Helen Nissenbaum on Algorithms, Accountability and Ethics from 2017-11-24T11:01:07
This episode is the final installment of our series from TELOS10, exploring law and technological change over the past 10 years with the Centre for Technology, Ethics, Law and Society.
In...
TELOS10: The Future Of Law, Neuroscience And Technology from 2017-11-16T13:08:50
In this episode of The Verdict, Professor Stephen J. Morse (University of Pennsylvania) discusses the future of law, neuroscience and technology.
This interview was recorded as part of 10t...
TELOS10: Conflicts of Law and the Internet from 2017-11-09T10:23:11
In this episode of The Verdict, Uta Kohl (Aberystwyth University) discusses how the emergence of cyberspace has created challenges for the application of state law, examining how private internatio...
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The Ordinary Virtues: Moral Order in a Divided World with Michael Ignatieff from 2017-11-02T11:11:41
This podcast was recorded at the book launch for Michael Ignatieff's 'Ordinary Virtues: Moral Order in a Divided World', which was held at The Dickson Poon School of Law on the 29th of September, 2...
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TELOS10: Legal Evolution In Response To Technological Change from 2017-10-26T08:28:55
In part two of our series of interviews recorded at a conference called to mark the 10th anniversary of the Centre for Technology, Ethics, Law and Society (TELOS), we speak to Professor Gregory Man...
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TELOS10: Law And A Decade Of Technological Change from 2017-10-19T14:20:31
Professor Karen Yeung of the Centre for Technology, Ethics, Law and Society discusses the law's relationship to new and emergent technologies in a decade that has seen widespread technological chan...
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Interview: Michael Ignatieff on 'The Ordinary Virtues: Moral Order in a Divided World' from 2017-10-12T13:48:10
This episode features an interview with Michael Ignatieff, Rector of the Central European University, and Professor John Tasioulas, Director of the Yeoh Tiong Lay Centre for Politics, Philosophy, &...
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Brexit and Free Trade: Interview with Kenneth Armstrong from 2016-11-24T16:57:50
An interview with Prof Kenneth Armstrong, Cambridge University, by Transnational Law Institute Research Fellow and The Dickson Poon School of Law PhD Candidate Laura Knopfel.
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Post-Brexit and the Crisis of Trade Multilateralism: Interview with Daniel Drache from 2016-11-14T17:11:52
Daniel Drache is Professor emeritus of political science at York University in Toronto and the former director of the Robarts Centre Canadian Studies.
This interview was conducted by Farno...