Explore every episode of the podcast Kids Law
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| Summer Recap of our 2026 episodes | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:28:18 | |
Here is a look back at our 2026 episodes in a nutshell - for those who want to dip in and out, we compiled a short episode of highlights to put some legal lessons into your summer break. Enjoy! If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Votes at 16: Are You Ready? | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:27:03 | |
What do 16 and 17-year-olds need to be able to vote in UK General Elections? The Government plans to lower the voting age to 16 before the next General Election. But changing the law is only the beginning. If 1.8 million young people are voting for the first time, how will they learn about politics? Where can they find trustworthy information? How do they avoid misinformation online? And what can schools, families and politicians do to help? In this episode of Kids Law, Alma-Constance and Lucinda are joined by Harriet Andrews, Founder and Director of The Politics Project, an organisation that works with thousands of schools and youth organisations across the UK to help young people understand democracy and politics. Together they explore why young people already care deeply about issues that affect their lives, why confidence and good information matter just as much as the right to vote, and why political parties may need to rethink how they communicate with a new generation of voters. You'll hear about:
As always, Alma also asks Hattie our favourite Kids Law question: What were you like when you were 10 years old? Hattie says she loved trading gel pens and wanted to be an architect! We'd love to hear from you! If the voting age is lowered to 16, would you be excited to vote? Further Reading Easy Peasy Politics BBC Bitesize If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Who protects the courts and the rule of law? | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:24:28 | |
What does the Lord Chancellor actually do? Who makes sure judges can make decisions independently? Why are courts taking so long to hear cases? And should children as young as 10 be held criminally responsible for their actions? In this episode Alma-Constance and Lucinda speak to Sir Robert Buckland KC, former Lord Chancellor, Justice Secretary, Solicitor General and criminal barrister, about one of the oldest and most important roles in the British constitution. They discuss · why laws often take years to pass through Parliament · he believes trial by jury should be protected · how artificial intelligence could help reduce court delays · why laws often take a long time to pass through Parliament The conversation also explores issues affecting young people, · including the age of criminal responsibility · modern slavery involving children · Votes at 16 and understanding democracy · Smartphones, smoking and new laws Sir Robert shares memories of his own childhood, discusses his new podcast Hidden Wiring, and offers inspiring advice for anyone interested in a career in law. Kids Law is a fascinating introduction to law, politics and justice for young people, families and teachers alike. Resources Age of Criminal Responsibility E&W CPS Voting age of 16 House of Commons Library If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Space Law: Who Makes the Rules Beyond Earth? | 30 Apr 2026 | 00:25:42 | |
Who makes the rules in space—and what happens when things go wrong? Did you know there are more than 11,000 satellites orbiting Earth—and no traffic lights in space? From falling space debris to future cities on the Moon, this episode explores how laws work beyond Earth with leading international space lawyer Joanne Wheeler. Together, we explore: • How space law began—and why it was created • What happens if space debris falls back to Earth • The growing issue of space sustainability and debris • Whether countries and companies can mine the Moon • What life (and laws) might look like on Mars Joanne also shares how she became a space lawyer—and why there are exciting career opportunities for young people interested in space. If you’ve ever looked up at the night sky and wondered who’s in charge up there this episode is for you! Guest: Joanne Wheeler, MBE, Managing Partner at Alden Legal and international expert in space law. Joanne advises governments and companies on satellite launches, space regulation, and sustainability—and is helping shape the future of life beyond Earth. Resources Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS) Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) Need help or advice? Call Childline: 0800 1111 (UK, free and confidential) Visit: www.childline.org.uk Kids Law is a podcast helping young people understand how the law affects their everyday lives—from school rules to big global issues like human rights and space exploration. If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Justice Delayed? Courts, Prisons and the Right to a Lawyer Episode | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:27:23 | |
Why does funding legal advice matter and how law affects everyone in society and why delays in courts and overcrowded prisons are becoming a serious problem. Alma-Constance and Lucinda explore what’s happening inside the UK’s justice system with Richard Atkinson, criminal defence solicitor with more than 30 years’ experience and the 180th President of the Law Society of England and Wales. In this episode we discuss
Richard also shares a powerful story from his career defending children and young people and that when he was 10 years old he wanted to be an RAF pilot and fly fast jets! Together we discuss how the justice system works, why funding matters, and how law affects everyone in society — even if we don’t think about it every day. As always, Kids Law helps young people understand how laws affect them — and how they can shape the future. If you have worries or need support: Please subscribe, rate and share the podcast — and keep your brilliant questions coming. Resources Richard Atkinson with Law Society Gazette If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Who Owns History? The Parthenon Marbles Debate | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:17:38 | |
Should the Parthenon (often called the “Elgin”) Marbles be returned to Greece? In this episode of Kids Law, Alma-Constance and Lucinda explore one of the biggest cultural and legal debates in the UK. The ancient sculptures were taken from the Parthenon temple in Athens over 200 years ago and are now displayed in the British Museum. Some people believe they were legally acquired. Others argue they should be reunited with the rest of the temple in Greece. So what does the law say? And can the law change? We’re joined by solicitor Mark Stephens CBE, consultant at Howard Kennedy and a long-time campaigner for the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles. Mark explains:
We also explore:
Mark shares his belief that the law is strongest when it protects the smallest voices — and that asking questions is often where change begins. When he was 10, Mark says he was very curious, asked a lot of questions and cared about fairness a lot. As always, Kids Law helps young people understand how laws affect them — and how they can shape the future. If you have worries or need support: Please subscribe, rate and share the podcast — and keep your brilliant questions coming. References https://www.britishmuseum.org/about-us/british-museum-story/contested-objects-collection https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/time-to-rethink-our-museums-and-return-stolen-goods-says-high-profile-lawyer/5110128.article The British Committee for the Reunification of the Parthenon Marbles https://www.parthenonuk.com/component/tags/tag/mark-stephens-cbe https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Stephens_(solicitor) If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Kids Law - a listen back at the first 5 years! | 01 Feb 2026 | 00:32:00 | |
This episode is a listen back over the past 5 years since we launched the podcast. If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| From Participation to Power: Why Children’s Voices Matter | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:31:03 | |
Want to know how you can influence the decisions that shape your life? Arthur Templeman-Lily at 17 years old is a children’s rights consultant from Wales, who works to ensure young people’s voices are heard in decisions that affect their lives. He tells Alma and Lucinda about his experience in children participating in shaping law and policy, and why Cardiff is a leader in children’s rights. Arthur explains how he became involved in children’s rights work and champion youth voices. We discuss: · How he went about producing the children-led book, ‘Pause, Play, Fast Forward: The Journey of Children in Wales’ · how the book is being used in schools and youth settings · why Wales became one of the first UK nations to criminalise smacking · the reasons and importance of voting at 16 years old · the age of criminal responsibility, comparing Wales with Scotland. · advice for children who want to learn more about their rights or get involved. When Arthur was 10, he really enjoyed history and loved writing fan fiction about the Lion King! If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| School Exclusions and Children’s Rights | 23 Oct 2025 | 00:34:14 | |
Content Warning: This episode mentions domestic and sexual abuse, possession of weapons, and mental health difficulties in relation to behaviour that may lead to school exclusion. Children as young as 10 can be held responsible for crimes – but they also have special rights under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Florence Cole, an education solicitor at Harrow Law Centre, about the laws around children’s education, why exclusions happen, and what can be done to protect young people. Florence has many years' experience supporting children and families through exclusions, appeals, discrimination cases, and special educational needs issues. She explains: · When parents can legally challenge a school or local authority decision · Why exclusions can have devastating long-term effects · How children’s backgrounds, trauma and unmet special needs can influence behaviour · The “school-to-prison pipeline” and pupil referral units · Practical tips for parents and carers facing exclusion hearings · How the law (Equality Act 2010, Children & Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations) protects children with special educational needs When Florence was 10, she loved spending time in nature and had an imaginary friend called Frieda. References and Resources
If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Escaping Danger: Why People Seek Refuge in Other Countries | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:33:10 | |
We hear in the news about people fleeing their homes to become asylum seekers or refugees, why is this? Alma and Lucinda talk to Lance Bartholomeusz from the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to find out: · The difference between refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants · Why so many people around the world are forced to leave their homes · What protections and rights refugees have under international law · The role of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) around the world · How refugee children are supported to go to school, stay safe, and build new lives · The challenges people face when starting a new life in a different country You’ll also hear real examples of the UNHCR’s work, from helping Palestinian families in neighbouring countries, to supporting Rohingya communities in Bangladesh, to protecting displaced people in Ukraine, and how Uganda supports Sudanese refugees in Africa. When Lance was 10 he wanted to be a snake handler! References and Resources Kate Blanchett on Statelessness Patrick Eba UNHCR’s policy and legal expert ‘Why do refugees need protection?’ There are more stories at www.unhcr.org under news and stories. Here are the latest stories relating to children: News and stories | UNHCR There were 8.4 million asylum-seekers awaiting decisions on their individual applications at the end of 2024, the highest number ever recorded, marking a 22 per cent increase from 6.9 million the previous year. See Global Trends | UNHCR If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Apprentice vs Graduate: Two Paths to Becoming a Solicitor | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:27:07 | |
Did you know you could train as a solicitor straight from school? There are two different routes to becoming a solicitor –as a graduate and as an apprentice. In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda speak to Annabel Twose, a second-year trainee, and Matt Dady, a first-year solicitor apprentice at Fieldfisher's London office, a European law firm with 25 offices in 13 countries. Together they explore: · Why they wanted to train as a solicitor · The difference between training as a solicitor apprentice or as a graduate and why chose their route · challenges encountered in their training · A typical day and available support · The area of law they want to practice once qualified · Their top tips for working in a law firm When she was 10 years old, Annabel was an avid reader and inspired by Alex Rider books wanted to be a spy. Matt wanted to work in the travel industry, as a captain of a cruise ship.
References and Resources Law Society and becoming a solicitor Law Careers – a guide to apprenticeships ➡️ Call 999 in an emergency If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Can You Smack a Child? What the Law Says in the UK. | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:23:17 | |
Research shows that smacking a child can be physically and emotionally damaging and it’s not an effective way to discipline them. In some parts of the UK, such as Scotland and Wales, smacking a child is against the law, even if you’re just visiting. But in England and Northern Ireland, the law is different - parents can still claim a defence of ‘reasonable punishment’. In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda speak to Amy Packham, a criminal barrister, Deputy Head of Lamb Building chambers, and a part-time Crown Court judge. Together, they explore: · Why the law around smacking children is different in different parts of the UK · Whether teachers or other adults are ever allowed to smack a child · What the law means by ‘reasonable punishment’ · What happens if someone reports a parent for smacking their child · How the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child fits into all of this If a child tells you they are being hit or they don’t feel safe, it’s important to act:
References and Resources Find your local social care team through your local council. NSPCC helpline (via phone, email or online form) Kids Law Interview Why are Children’s Rights in Scotland the Strongest in the UK? The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) Report 2024 Children’s Commissioner for England Article 19 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Does the law protect young online influencers? | 01 May 2025 | 00:24:04 | |
WARNING: Adults might want to listen to this episode before listening with young children, as we mention the words self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders in the context of examples of harmful online content. What are the legal implications for young people becoming influencers online? What happens if brands offer them sponsorship deals? These activities raise commercial, consent and ownership legal issues. Alma-Constance and Lucinda speak to Steve Kuncewicz, Partner at Glaisyers Solicitors. Steve is an expert in the law that affects the creative, digital and marketing world and he joined the our hosts to talk about the main legal issues affecting children creators of online content in the UK including: · General legal issues affecting online content creators · Young people and contracts and sponsorship deals · Social media platforms responsibilities and the Online Safety Act · Challenges when parents involve their children in content creation · Cases and laws in USA lto protect young online content creators When Steve was 10 years old, he said he was geeky and still is! He wanted to be a writer and imagined he would be Batman! References and Resources Child Content Creators: What Is Protecting Minors from Exploitation? Teen Vogue article 2023: Influencer Parents and The Kids Who Had Their Childhood Made Into Content Child Influencers and Commercial Challenges Kids Law podcasts on other related topics: How can laws protect creative works? How the ICO works to protect children online How young people can be protected online NSPCC perspective Does the law control when a child can work and get paid for it? Online Safety Act - what is being done to keep children safe online If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Can rivers and forests have legal rights? | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:27:37 | |
There are laws which are supposed to protect our environment, but they haven’t stopped pollution and the destruction of the natural world. So, some rivers and forests gave been granted enforceable legal rights to stop this habitat destruction. Alma-Constance and Lucinda discussed this with one of the co-founders of the Lawyers for Nature organisation: Paul Powlesland a barrister at Garden Court Chambers; and he told us: · Why Lawyers for Nature was founded · How having legal rights gives nature a voice in the legal system · About the cases he has been involved with to help local communities protect their trees · The examples from other countries where rivers and nature have been given legal rights · About being the self – appointed guardian of the river Roding in East London · Several ways that we can become involved in protecting nature in our communities. References and Resources https://www.lawyersfornature.com/about/ Nature in Court – as Jury OathUniversal Declaration of River Rights EcoJurisprudence World wide examples Webinar Strategic litigation: how charities can use the law as a force for good Client Earth
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| Did you know that ten year old children can treated as criminals in this country? | 27 Feb 2025 | 00:30:44 | |
That's right... the age of criminal responsibility for children in England & Wales is only 10 years old! This is the lowest age in Europe and one of the lowest worldwide. Alma- Constance and Lucinda talk to Kirsty Brimelow KC, an expert in international human rights, public and criminal law and recently elected Vice Chair of the Bar Council for 2025. She explained:
When Kirsty was eight she was inspired to think about the importance of fairness and justice in everyday life. References and Resources Kids Law Episode Sir Max Hill KC, 'Can you really become a criminal at 10?'when he was the Director of Public Prosecutions. Kids Law episode Why are Children’s Rights in Scotland the Strongest in the UK? With Bruce Adamson,when he was the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland. Kirsty Brimelow KC Kids Law episode 'Do witches really exist and how do lawyers get involved?' Age of criminal responsibility http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8565619.stm?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://archive.crin.org/en/home/ages.html https://www.unicef.org/eca/reports/systematic-responses-children-under-minimum-age-criminal-responsibility https://www.unicef.org/lac/media/2771/file/PDF%20Minimum%20age%20for%20criminal%20responsibility.pdf If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| A look back at Series 4 | 29 Jan 2025 | 00:06:50 | |
In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda look back at Series 4 where they've been talking to people working in the legal system who explain how laws affect us in everyday life, particularly for children and young people. The 12 episodes cover:
Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland We would like to say a big thank you to all our Series 4 speakers for supporting our project, and especially you, our listeners.
If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| All about Inquiries | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:22:19 | |
After a major tragedy, public inquiries look at what happened, why it happened, and who is to blame, and what could be done to prevent this happening again. One of the most notorious is the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry, where many innocent people were falsely accused of crimes. · Why inquiries are so important when there has been a major tragedy · How they ensure organisations are held accountable for their actions · Her role in the post office horizon IT Inquiry and why lawyers are involved? · How the voices of children and young people can be heard in an Inquiry When Flora was 10 she liked sailing and acting and thought she wanted to be a geologist! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources Watch Flora Page interview witnesses with commentary Post Office Horizon IT inquiry Livestream videos https://www.23es.com/barrister/flora-page/ UK Covid-19 inquiry Post Office Horizon IT inquiry. https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/public-inquiries https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn06410/ If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Why is the Old Bailey the most famous criminal court in England and Wales? | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:24:47 | |
The Old Bailey is the nickname for the court that hears the most serious criminal cases in England and Wales.
When Anuja was 10 she wanted to be a manager in a shoe shop! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources HH Anuja Dhir KC If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| How does the law impact children when someone dies? | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:21:10 | |
WARNING: This episode mentions death and dying in the context of the legal implications of death. · What is the legal process following death and what happens to our things · Why wills are important and what happens if you don’t make one · What happens to pets and our online presence accounts · How these laws affect children · How she advises and supports families in complex situations When Melinda was 10 years old she loved reading so much she would hide under the covers with a torch at bedtime. She wanted to write and illustrate books at a beautiful desk! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources
If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Online Safety Act - what is being done to keep children safe online | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:26:08 | |
Adults might want to listen to this episode before listening with young children, as we mention the words self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders in the context of examples of harmful online content. · How the Act will stop children being harmed by online activity. · What tech companies will have to do to protect vulnerable people. · The ways to ensure age checks and change inappropriate algorithms. · How children have been involved to discuss their online experiences. · What Ofcom can do to ensure that the online providers obey with the new laws? When Jess was 10 years old, she says she was very chatty, into climbing trees and cartwheels and really liked reading. Her ambition was to be a professional horse rider competing in the Olympics. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. Resources and References What the Online Safety Act does Links for places that offer children support if they see harmful content online: · NSPCC · Childnet · SWG4L If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Law, Tech and How It Affects Kids As They Grow Up. | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:26:12 | |
At the Future Lawyer UK Conference, co-host Alma-Constance interviews Richard Susskind on Law, Tech and How It Affects Kids As They Grow Up. If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| How can laws protect creative works? | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:28:46 | |
If you write a song, create music or a fantastic invention, what can you do if someone copies your hard work? He tells us · That creative works, inventions and designs can be legal protected by intellectual property rights · There are different types of rights such as trademarks, design rights, patents, and copyrights · How important it is that people can make a living from their creative work · The ways that these rights can be protected and where you can get help and advice, even if you don’t have much money When Richard was 10 years old, he says he was a bit of a daydreamer, and his teachers often asked him to pay attention in class! He studied science at university, and he says he has found that useful in his intellectual property work. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources His Honour Judge Richard Hacon Intellectual property and your work If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Do you have to go to court to resolve disputes? | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:27:30 | |
Going to court can be lengthy, expensive and leave people feeling dissatisfied with the outcome. Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to Frederick Way who is a Senior Dispute Resolution Consultant, Mediator and Trainer the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR). · the alternative ways to resolve disputes · How mediation works · How people can be encouraged to work together to solve problems · Cases where children are involved and how their voices are heard · How young people are trained in schools to do peer mediation with their classmates
Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources Peer Mediation https://civilmediation.org/peer-mediation/ SEND mediation for children with special educational needs If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| What is the role of ethics in law? | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:23:49 | |
What does ethics mean and why is it so important in the legal system and can it ensure that lawyers can be trusted? He tells us · What ethics means · Why it’s so important in the legal system · How lawyers are trained to be ethical in their work · How standards maintained and checked · What can happen if lawyers do behave unethically · What could be done to prevent such problems When Richard was 10, he wanted to be a footballer or a popstar! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources Twitter X Ethics of In-house Lawyers, with Vaughan and Godhino The Art and Science of Negotiation Howard Raiffa If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| A look back at 3 Years of Kids Law! | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:25:02 | |
Alma-Constance and Lucinda take a look back at the top 5 episodes over the 3 year lifespan of Kids Law podcast. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| How to practice law without going to university. | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:22:26 | |
Did you know that you don’t have to go to university to become a lawyer? Some 17,000 people have been trained to become chartered legal executives (CILEX lawyers) who are fully qualified legal professionals. Alma-Constance and Lucinda spoke to Emma Davies the CILEX President who tells us about:
When Emma was 10 she loved playing the clarinet and saxophone reached grade eight and played in the Exeter Children’s orchestrator and knew she wanted to help people and make a difference. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| How law centres tackle the causes of poverty and inequality in our communities | 06 Jan 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
Getting legal advice can be very expensive and many people can't afford it. Law centres are based in local communities to give free legal advice and assistance with social welfare problems such as homelessness, advice about welfare benefits and employment and immigration issues. Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Franck Kiangala, Director and Immigration Solicitor at North Kensington Law Centre. He tells us: · why and how law centres were created · the type of cases they are involved with in the North Kensington community · why is it so important to have law centres today · the challenges law centre clients and communities face such as the Grenfell fire and the Windrush scandal · cases that involve children Franck tell us about his career and why he specialises in immigration law. When Franck was 10 years old, he was very curious about the world and was always reading. He memorised all the capitals of every country in the world! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| What’s the difference between civil liberties and human rights? | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:26:51 | |
The UK signed the European Convention on Human Rights, which covers both human rights and civil liberties, and it is part of our law. But how are they different? · how civil liberties and human rights work to protect us all · how the rule of law relates to civil liberties and human rights · Shami’s work to protect children's rights and why the voting age should be 16 years old · why diversity and inclusion is important in the area of civil liberties and human rights When Shami was 10 years old she cared a lot about injustice and liked talking to her parents about politics. She liked to read, debate and enjoyed playing musical instruments. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources https://members.parliament.uk/member/4579/contact Books: Human Rights The Case for the Defence – release on 2/5/24 If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Is the King above the law? | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:22:43 | |
In May 2023, King Charles III was crowned as the new monarch for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Part of his role, every year, the monarch is invited to open the new parliamentary session - and, this November, King Charles III is opening Parliament for the first time as King. Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Sir John Baker, an English legal historian who was the Downing professor of the laws of England at the University of Cambridge and he told us about the King’s role in making and upholding laws and the constitutional monarchy. We discuss: · what the Crown, Monarch, and sovereign mean · whether the King has any powers · if a child can be a monarch · the role of the King in the legal justice system · what would happen if the King broke the law When John was 10 years old, he liked playing with friends and studying insects in the garden. His most vivid early memory was watching the coronation of Elizabeth II when he was nine on television, which was a very new technology. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources English Legal History and its Sources by Sir john Baker The Crown and the Constitution If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| How human rights can be used to protect children and promote equality. | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:26:04 | |
Human rights are for everyone, but some groups do not get access to them equally. Why is this and what can be done? · why Sultana chose to work as a human rights lawyer. · how human rights protect children in criminal cases. · why girls need special protection and that boys can be involved too. · why they launched Girls Human Rights Hub and what it provides. · how law can be used to achieve equality through education, advocacy and litigation. When Sultana was 10 years old, fairness, equality and justice were important to her and she always wanted to be a lawyer. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland. References and Resources Children’s Rights Alliance for England If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| What we learnt in Series 3 | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:07:21 | |
In this round up episode, we look back at Series 3 in which we discuss how law affects children and young people and why it's important that we all understand how the legal system works. · artificial intelligence that can affect how we think and form our views · how the NSPCC and ICO work to help keep children safe online · how children can be involved in creating laws with children in mind · who advises the government about writing and putting laws into practice · our constitution, what the rule of law is and how juries work · the laws that govern consent for medical procedures for children We would like to say a big thank you to all our Series 3 speakers for explaining all these topics and their work in the legal system. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland.
If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| How the ICO works to protect children online | 29 Jul 2023 | 00:24:20 | |
How are children protected online and who is responsible for enforcing this? Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Emily Keaney, Deputy Commissioner Regulatory Policy at the Information Commissioner’s Office who tells us: · About her role and the work of ICO · the impact of the Children’s Code developed to protect children · the ICO’s involvement with the the Online Safety Bill · what can be done to stop bullying of children on social media platforms · when is it safe for a child to have a smartphone · how the ICO works with other organisations to help protect children online When Emily was 10 years old she liked to play with her friends in the park and wanted to be an actor. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/the-children-s-code-what-is-it/ https://www.childnet.com/help-and-advice/parents-and-carers If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| What does an MP do? | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:27:46 | |
What does an MP do when they are in government and in opposition and what is the role of law in politics.? In this episode Lucinda and Alma-Constance talk to Alma’s local MP, Karen Buck a member of the Labour Party who has been a politician for over 25 years and was part of the Labour government, working at the Department for Transport. Karen tells us: · About her role in making laws in Parliament. · What it was like when she was a government minister · What opposition MPs do · How MPs work together in commitees · How she helps people in her constituency · Whether the voting age should be changed from 18 to 16 across the United Kingdom When Karen was 10 years old she loved reading and listening to pop music! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources Labour MP Westminster North. Shadow DWP Minister. If you live in her constituency raise issues via email at buckk@parliament.uk Twitter @KarenPBuckMP https://www.karenbuck.org.uk All-Party Parliamentary Group on Legal Aid
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| Who gives the government legal advice about its laws? | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:18:58 | |
MPs vote to create or amend new laws in Parliament but how do they know who gives the government legal advice about the laws it wants to introduce, how they're written and then put into operation. · Why she’s called the Treasury Solicitor · How important it is for the rule of law to be upheld by those in power · How the different ages that apply for children and young people that affect their rights and responsibilities are decided · Whether children’s views are obtained about new laws · The government legal department involvement in the Online Safety Bill · That its important that the government legal department reflects the diversity of people in the UK Susanna says that when she was 10 years old, she enjoyed playing sport being outside with lots of friends and loved reading and writing. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources @SusannaMcGibbon @GovernmentLegal https://www.counselmagazine.co.uk/articles/treasury-solicitor-susanna-mcgibbon https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/treasury-solicitor-s-department/about https://www.supremecourt.uk/docs/separation-of-powers-worksheets-for-teachers.pdf If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Why are Children’s Rights in Scotland the Strongest in the UK? | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:28:08 | |
Why has Scotland given children the strongest rights in the UK? · How he works with his team to promote and safeguard the rights of everyone in Scotland up to the age of 18. · About the three laws he wanted to change to raise the age of criminal responsibility, stop the physical punishment of children and how he brought the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child into Scottish law. · How he works with children’s panels who asked him to work on poverty, mental health and climate change. · How children can become a human rights defenders. Bruce says that when he was 10 years old, he was living on a farm in New Zealand and loved sports. He was inspired by his mother who worked as a mental health nurse to help her community and when he was older, he became a lawyer and a human rights advocate. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland @CYPCS https://www.cypcs.org.uk/rights/uncrc/ https://www.cypcs.org.uk/positions/age-of-criminal-responsibility/ If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| What is the Rule of Law and why is it important? | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:28:55 | |
It sounds right that the law should be applied equally to everyone – but what does this mean and what does it need to work properly? Alma- Constance and Lucinda ask Abiodun Michael Olatokun, trustee at the Law for Life Organization, past head of public and youth engagement, diversity officer and research leader for the citizen and rule of law at the Bingham Center and who is currently undertaking traineeship at Matrix Chambers to be a barrister. · what the rule of law means · why it needs access to justice, fair courts, and an independent judiciary · the connection with human rights and international rule of law · who is responsible for upholding the rule of law · How the rule of law can be improved Abiodun says that when he was 10 years old, he loved reading, was really fascinated by the idea of different worlds and why people in power make the decisions that they do. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources @ab1odun If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Why we have juries and are they a good thing? | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:28:49 | |
Why we have juries and are they a good thing? · what a jury means and the cases they are involved with · how jurors are chosen and the role they play in the legal process · what happens if they can’t agree on a verdict · whether we can trust ordinary people to make the right decisions Leslie says that when he was 10 years old, he had a huge imagination and wanted to be an adventurer going to exotic places and exploring the world. He sees his role as a barrister to pursue justice and help the marginalised and voiceless. Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources @_lesliethomas Do Right and Fear No One (Simon & Schuster) Professor Leslie Thomas KC https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/juries http://www.gov.uk/jury-service If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| Who makes the law and what do animal skins have to do with Acts! | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:29:24 | |
We must obey the law whether we know about it or not! Mari tells us: · About the Magna Carta and the oldest Act and how they both mention children · Why Acts were written on animal skins · Why we need to know about laws created long ago · How making laws has changed over the centuries · How people find out about the current laws Mari says that when she was 10 years old she loved being in the library and reading books. Her favourite historical object is the suffragette banner unfurled in the House of Commons in 1908 as part of the campaign for votes for women. Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you! References and Resources https://archives.parliament.uk Virtual Tour of Parliamentary Archive (Suffragette banner at 28:07 minutes) https://learning.parliament.uk/en/ https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/ Necessary Women: The Untold Story of Parliament’s Working Women by Dr Elizabeth Hallam Smith and Dr Mari Takayanagi
If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| When can children consent to medical treatment? | 21 Jan 2023 | 00:18:31 | |
In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda ask about when children can make decisions about medical treatment and why sometimes a court is involved. They talk to Imogen Goold, Professor of Medical Law at St Anne's College Oxford university and Gresham visiting professor, as she is an expert in the area of how doctors and parents talk to children about illness, their rights, and responsibilities and how the courts become involved in these decisions. Imogen tells us · who makes the decisions about children’s medical treatment at different ages · what happens if the parents disagree with doctors · what happens if a young person disagrees with their parents about medical treatment plans · And how judges make their decisions when asked to decide about this issue Imogen says that when she was 10 years old she really liked reading books. and thought she wanted to be a doctor as she loved sciences. She also loved baking and entered the Great British Bake Off and met Mary Berry who liked her scones! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources @ImogenGoold https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/people/imogen-goold Children and young people- Consent to treatment
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| What is a constitution and how does it work? | 22 Dec 2022 | 00:21:02 | |
How does our the constitution work to controls those with power over citizens and make sure governments act properly? Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to leading human rights barrister, Adam Wagner of Doughty Street Chambers who he has written a new book called ‘Emergency State’ which looks at the way that lockdown laws during the pandemic were made and the bigger picture of why the way laws are made and enforced is such an important topic to understand. He tells us · Why countries have a constitution and how it controls the government from having too much power · The type of constitution we have in the United Kingdom and whether it would be better to have a written one · Why the law making process was different during the pandemic and the problems that caused · How people can challenge decisions made by government and whether legal challenges are an effective way to help people Adam tells Alma-Constance that when he was 10 years old, he wanted to be an astronaut, and why he became a human rights lawyer and his daughter tells us what she thinks of having a daddy as a lawyer who appears on the television and radio! References and Resources Emergency State Adam set up and hosts the Better Human Podcast. EachOther http://www.eachother.org.uk
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| Why it is important to challenge organisations with power | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:25:36 | |
**WARNING – this episodes mentions the Manchester bomb attack, self-harm and death in the context of inquests** Why do some people need to bring legal challenges against the police; and why it is important for people to be able to challenge organisations with power? In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda speak to Christian Weaver, a barrister from Garden Court North Chambers in Manchester who specialises in inquests, public inquiries, civil actions against the police and public authorities, prison law, and public law. He was ranked as a Tier 1 rising star barrister in the newly published Legal 500. He sat as the UK’s Youth Delegate to the Congress of the Council of Europe in 2017 and led Congress’ youth human rights working group. And is the author of a book ‘The Law in 60 Seconds: A Pocket Guide to Your Rights.’ He tells us about: · the ‘Stop and Search’ powers of the police and why they can create problems for young people and your rights · the inquest procedure and explains why social media was mentioned in a recent case. · why there should be more education about law for young people · the importance of diversity in the legal system When Christian was 10 years old, he wanted to be a table tennis player! Written, edited and produced by Lucinda Acland References and Resources https://www.gcnchambers.co.uk/barrister/christian-weaver/
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| How young people can be protected online | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:27:23 | |
In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda want to know more about the risks that children face online, and how they can be protected when they use the internet.
When Andy was 10 years old he loved playing football and had a Nintendo game boy. He thinks that although he didn’t know what he’d go on to be as an adult, he’s sure he’d pleased to know he would do a job that can make an impact to help people have safer lives online. If you need help or advice, Andy says don’t hesitate to contact the NSPCC Helpline. You can contact them 7 days a week, online: help@nspcc.org.uk or on the phone: 0808 800 5000 and you can also search online for Childline or call on 0800 1111. References and Resources Twitter @_andyburrows Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends!
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| How laws can protect the impact of the internet on our thoughts and views | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:17:24 | |
In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda discuss the role of the internet and how it can affect the way we think and how laws can protect the way we can express our thoughts and views online. They speak to Susie Alegre, international human rights barrister at Doughty Street Chambers and author of Freedom to Think. She is a pioneer in looking at digital human rights and her book explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the human rights to freedom of thought and opinion. She tells us about: · why we need laws to protect how people think and express their views online · How technology can affect what we think and form views · The impact on children and young people When Susie was 10 years old, she loved writing reading and talking and interviewing her pony! Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends! References and Resources Freedom to Think -The long struggle to liberate our minds https://www.doughtystreet.co.uk/barristers/susie-alegre-associate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUyLDpyzoJk https://www.cigionline.org/static/documents/PB_no.165.pdf If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| What we learnt in Series 2 | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:05:46 | |
In this short round up episode , we look back on what we have learnt in Series 2 about how law affects children and young people and why it's important that we understand how the legal system works. We have discussed:
We would like to say a big thank you to all our Series 2 speakers for coming on the podcast and explaining all these legal issues in such a clear and interesting way. Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you! Tell us what you think of Series 2, and if you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview for our next series 3, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| How the law affects children and criminal gangs. | 09 May 2022 | 00:20:39 | |
In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda talk to Sarah Forshaw QC, an experienced specialist criminal barrister who is the co-head of chambers at 5 King's Bench Walk in London, about the law relating to children and gangs.
When Sarah was 10 years old, she says she was a bit of a bookworm and she wanted to be a vet and then an actress, but her father suggested she should be a barrister. Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends! Resources Children’s Commissioner for England numbers and report on gangs Children’s Society work on criminal gangs exploitation If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| All about the work of tribunals | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:21:45 | |
In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda hear more about the important work of tribunals which is a dispute resolution system designed to be easier, quicker, cheaper and less formal than using courts. There are 14 different types of tribunals in the United Kingdom, which cover lots of areas of our lives to do with employment, benefits and immigration and local government decisions and between them they have almost 6,000 judges and members. · how the tribunals system holds public bodies accountable and people's rights are protected · that there are specialist expert panel members to help the judge make better informed decisions · there are tribunals for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to help them resolve problems with their education and training · how important it is to hear children's voices and children can give information to the tribunal by drawing pictures or making videos by text or email. When Keith was 10 years old, he was very interested in being an architect because he liked drawing and design. Interestingly, he worked in planning as a barrister and had to work quite often with architects and other designers and so satisfied his ambition in a different way. Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends! https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/601481/administrative-justice-tribunals-final-progress-report.pdf https://www.judiciary.uk/about-the-judiciary/the-justice-system/jurisdictions/tribunal-jurisdiction/ https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-is-the-send-tribunal https://schoolexclusionproject.com
If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| The role of solicitors - I.Stephanie Boyce | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:17:20 | |
In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda learn more about solicitors, their work and role in the legal system. They speak to I. Stephanie Boyce, who is the President of the Law Society of England and Wales, which represents over 200,000 solicitors. She is the 177th president, the sixth female, the first black office holder, the first person of colour, and the second in-house solicitor in almost 50 years to become the President of the Law Society of England and Wales. · She tells us about the role of a solicitor · What it means to be an officer of the court · About the work of the Law Society · How important it is that we have lawyers that represent the society they serve and that they must uphold the rule of law When Stephanie was 10 years old, she says she was always speaking up for something and a bit of an activist. She was good at athletics and loved ketchup! Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends! Resources Twitter @IStephanieBoyc1 https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/ https://first100years.org.uk/digital-museum/videos/ https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/about-us/our-governance/chief-executive-and-office-holders If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| All rise in the Crown Court! | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:25:46 | |
In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda learn more about the work of judges and juries in the crown court. They speak to Her Honour Judge Deborah Taylor, who is the Resident Judge at Southwark Crown Court in London, which is the fourth largest in the country and she is also Recorder of Westminster. She also sits in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division and in the High Court Queen’s Bench Division and Administrative Court. She is the Treasurer of the Inner temple and was a Judicial Appointments Commissioner from 2011-2013.
When Deborah was 10 years old, she says she was quite rebellious always asking questions about why rules were in place and always arguing about whether we should obey them or not and she was a bit of a bookworm too! Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends! Resources https://www.judiciary.uk/you-and-the-judiciary/going-to-court/crown-court/ https://www.gov.uk/courts/crown-court https://www.innertemple.org.uk/contact/ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2010/feb/21/juries-work-best-research If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| What do magistrates do? | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:25:00 | |
In this episode, Alma- Constance and Lucinda hear more about the important work of magistrates as about 95 % of cases are heard before ordinary people in Magistrates' Courts and these magistrates make up 85% of the judiciary in England and Wales, who sit in criminal family and youth courts. · She tells us about the difference between magistrates and judges and why we have magistrates · The type of cases they hear · Why it’s important to have magistrates who are representative of their community · What happens if children need to appear in Magistrates' Courts When Katherine was 10 years old, she was very curious about the world and really liked stories and wanted to be a journalist, as she loved writing and liked the idea of finding out the truth. Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends! Resources Young Citizens (mock trials): Home - Young Citizens Schools consent project: Schools Consent Project | Home Justice: Justice: advancing access to human rights and the rule of law Report into the voices of young people in the youth court: Young people’s voices on youth court | Centre for Justice Innovation If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||
| All about barristers - Derek Sweeting QC | 24 Dec 2021 | 00:21:37 | |
In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda find out what a barrister does and talk to Derek Sweeting QC, President of the Bar Council 2021 who is now a High Court Judge in the Queen’s Bench Division and a Recorder in the Crown and County Courts.
Derek also tells us that when he was 10 years old he was really interested in science, loved reading science fiction and watching Star Trek! Alma-Constance and Lucinda would love to hear from you. If you have any questions, ideas about a topic or someone you'd like us to interview, please contact us through the website, www.kidslaw.info or through social media on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @KidsLawInfo You can also email us: kidslaw@spark21.org Please subscribe, rate, and share with your friends! If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!! You can email us at kidslaw@spark21.org, contact us through the website: www.kidslaw.info or through social media: Facebook, X and Instagram @KidsLawInfo Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast with your friends. | |||