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Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics

Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC

Covering the critical intersections of law and politics in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain’s legal and political present and future. -What happens when law and politics collide? -How do politics shape the

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00:43:45

Lucy Letby: The Shadow of a Doubt?

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2024/08/16

The case of Lucy Letby generated shock, revulsion and bewilderment, casting a long shadow over the trust that we place in those who care for the most vulnerable. In the latest episode of Double Jeopardy, Ken and Tim discuss one of the most controversial cases in British legal history—the conviction of Lucy Letby, the neonatal nurse sentenced to 15 whole-life sentences for the murder of seven infants and the attempted murder of eight others. Ken and Tim explore the widespread media coverage and the

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00:24:36

Riots: The Full Force of the Law?

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/08/08

“UK riots shops boarded up as England braces for rioting. Thousands of officers on standby as police plan for up to 100 disturbances and 30 counter protests’In this episode of Double Jeopardy Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen sit down to discuss the planned riots in response to the tragic Southport incident looking at how Keir Starmer is responding, the role of the courts and the suggestion we need to use anti-terrorism laws to deal with the rioters. Ken and Tim also touch on the 2011 riots which spread

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00:28:16

Sarah Lunnon: Just Stop Protesting?

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/08/01

After spending the best part of 15 years in party politics, Sarah Lunnon now believes that responding to the climate emergency needs a new democracy, a revolution rather than reform.In this episode of Double Jeopardy, Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen are joined by Sarah Lunnon, former Green Party Councillor and Co-founder of Just Stop Oil, to discuss the lengthy sentences recently handed down on 5 Just Stop Oil activists for their actions in attempting to create gridlock in London and the South of

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00:35:37

Fiona Rutherford: Justice into the Future

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2024/07/24

The justice system in the UK has faced many challenges over the past 14 years, most notably funding cuts and a lack of resources.In this episode of Double Jeopardy, Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen are joined by Fiona Rutherford the Chief Executive of JUSTICE to discuss the state of the justice system in the UK. They reflect on the past 14 years, discussing what has gone right, what has gone wrong and what to expect in the future. They cover topics such as the motivations for becoming a lawyer, the

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00:28:40

Starmer’s First Move - Ending Our Addiction to Prison?

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/07/15

Mark Fairhurst, the National Chairman of the Prison Officers Association, returns to Double Jeopardy to further discuss the prison crisis, now a focal point in the first week of the new Labour government.Guided by hosts Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen, the conversation addresses the emergency measures announced by the new Lord Chancellor, Shabana Mahmood, aimed at addressing critical prison overcrowding. Amongst discussing historical context and years of inaction, the podcast also talks about the

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00:52:09

David Gauke: Conservative Reckoning, Labour Change?

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/06/26

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen are joined by David Gauke, Former Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice. In 2019 he resigned, saying he could no longer serve under Boris Johnson and risk a no-deal Brexit. After expulsion from the Conservative party, he said ‘at last I have something in common with Domonic Cummings.’ It was a poignant remark. There are plenty more of these in this episode as Ken and Tim look back on the role of the ‘Gaukeward Squad’, the group of Tory rebels who voted against

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00:28:07

Justice Under Labour?

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/06/14

In this episode, of Double Jeopardy hosts Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss the various aspects of Labour Party's manifesto which was launched on the 13th June 2024 ahead of the Election which is taking place on the 4th July 2024.This episode looks at the intricacies and implications of the proposed law and order policies. The manifesto, which is turning heads and sparking discussions nationwide, shows an ambitious plan to “take back our streets”, with substantial pledges for enhancing

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00:48:11

Mark Fairhurst: Britain’s Prison Shame

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/06/05

In this episode of Double Jeopardy Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen talk to Mark Fairhurst, National Chairman of the Prison Officers Association, about the long standing and apparently never ending crisis afflicting the UK prison system.This episode presents an in-depth discussion on the overcrowding epidemic and its root causes including the tabloid driven addiction to ever longer sentences and the failure of all Governments to develop and promote community based alternatives to custody. The result is

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00:34:29

Angus McCullough KC: The Undermining of Secret Justice

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/05/22

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen welcome back Angus McCullough KC, who has extensive experience in public and private law and who was the most experienced Special Advocate until his decision to step down in October 2023 in protest at the Government's failure to implement urgent changes to the system of secret justice (as recommended in December 2022 by the former High Court Judge Sir Duncan Ouseley).This episode is dedicated to discussing the controversy surrounding the Closed Material Procedure

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00:40:54

Jessica Simor KC: Judicial Activism in the Age of...

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/05/14

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen speak to Jessica Simor KC, an acclaimed specialist in public and regulatory law, EU law, competition law and human rights law. The episode discusses the issue of whether litigation, whether before the European Court of Human Rights or domestic courts can be effective in addressing the challenge presented by climate change. They highlight two landmark cases in which Jessica Simor acted - one against the Swiss government and one against the UK government. The Swiss case

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00:30:58

Jonathan Jones KC: Will the Rwanda Bill Work?

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/04/30

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen react to the passage of the ‘Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024' with Jonathan Jones KC, former Head of the Government Legal Department and Senior Consultant in Public and Constitutional Law at Linklaters.

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00:52:03

Episode 53: Nick Ephgrave - Meet the New Director

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/04/23

In his first broadcast interview, Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss fraud, whistleblowers and disclosure with new Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave QPM.

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00:43:33

Episode 52: John Bowers KC - The Power of Corruption

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/04/10

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss Boris Johnson and the degradation of the British State with author of ‘Downward Spiral’, John Bowers KC.

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00:44:18

Episode 51: Hannah Quirk - The Problem with Criminal...

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/03/27

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss the need for a Royal Commission into Criminal Justice with Editor of the Criminal Law Review, Dr Hannah Quirk

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00:44:21

Episode 50: Jo Phoenix - Gender and the Ducking Stool

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/03/07

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss cancellation and the politics of gender with criminologist Professor Jo Phoenix.

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Episode 49: Secrecy in the Family Courts

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/02/16

Ken and Tim discuss growing calls for more openness in the family court system with Chair of the Transparency Project, Lucy Reed KC.

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Episode 48: Patrick Green KC - Mr Bates Beats the...

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/01/19

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen talk to victorious leading counsel for the post masters and mistresses, Patrick Green KC

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Episode 47: Jonathan Jones - Stopping the Boats?

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2024/01/12

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss the Safety of Rwanda Bill and a parliament in wonderland with former Head of the Government Legal Department, Sir Jonathan Jones KC.

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Episode 46: I. Stephanie Boyce - Leading the Law Society

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2023/12/19

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss access to law and legal aid deserts with past President of the Law Society, I. Stephanie Boyce

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00:39:17

Episode 45: Jonathan Hall KC - Gaza and the Right to...

Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics ·

2023/12/04

Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss demonstrations, terror and the spectre of hate with Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, Jonathan Hall KC.

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