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7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsMaryam Syed - #BreakTheBiasWe are joined today, on International Women’s Day 2022, by Maryam Syed to discuss women in law and her personal experience of life as a senior practitioner and Recorder from an ethnic minority background.2022-03-0824 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsLeslie Keegan on Functional Neurological DisordersToday on the podcast we are joined by Leslie Keegan who discusses functional neurological disorder cases, with reference to two recent cases involving large settlements on behalf of clients suffering with these disorders.2022-02-2231 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJoshua Yetman - Follow up on Fratila & another v Secretary of State for Work and Pensionsoday we are joined by Joshua Yetman to follow up with the case we discussed on the podcast back in July 2021 (view here), Fratila & another v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.2022-02-1414 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsChristmas Series - Megan Pryde - 2021 Round-up of 7BR's Civil TeamJoining us for today's episode of Part Heard, is our Second Junior Civil Clerk, Megan Pryde, who will be giving us an overview of 7BR's Civil work from 2021. 2021-12-2105 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsChristmas Series - Rose Harvey-Sullivan on Mini Pupillage at 7BR For today's episode of our Christmas series, we are joined by our mini pupillage secretary, Rose Harvey-Sullivan, to discuss our upcoming mini pupillage application process. 2021-12-1708 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsChristmas Series - Harry Charlton - Challenges and Changes of 2021 We begin this year's 'Christmas series' with 7BR's Chief Executive, Harry Charlton, to reflect on the challenges and changes at 7BR over the past twelve months. 2021-12-1314 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts7BR Part-Heard - Hugh Preston QC and Jonathan Bertram - The future for representative actions in the light of Supreme Court case Lloyd against GoogleToday we are joined on Part Heard by Hugh Preston QC and Jonathan Bertram, to discuss the future for representative actions in the light of Supreme Court case Lloyd against Google, and in particular how consumer law and data protection claims might be bought in the future. 2021-12-0922 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts7BR Part-Heard - Justin Slater - Fact Finding in Family Law ProceedingsWe are joined today by Justin Slater, to discuss the new emerging landscape of fact finding hearings in family law proceedings. 2021-11-2936 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsCaroline Lody and Chris Canning - 7BR pupillage application process To conclude 7BR's pupillage mini-series, we are joined by our current and future pupillage secretaries, Caroline Lody and Chris Canning, to discuss the pupillage application process and what they are looking for in our future pupils. 2021-11-1629 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsMass Ndow-Njie - Life at 7BR as a recent lateral hireFollowing last weeks episode of our pupillage mini series with Emily Mitchell and Kitty Geddes, today we welcome Mass Ndow-Njie to Part-Heard to discuss life as a recent lateral hire and new junior tenant at 7BR.2021-11-0326 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKitty Geddes and Emily Mitchell - Life as a Junior Tenant at 7BROn this week’s episode of 7BR’s Part Heard pupillage mini-series, we are joined by Kitty Geddes and Emily Mitchell, to talk about life as a junior tenant at 7BR.2021-10-2620 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsPupillage Mini-Series - Paul Eeles and Steven Wright - Building a practice as a Pupil and beyondChambers' Senior Clerks, Paul Eeles and Steven Wright, join the podcast today for the third episode of our Pupillage Mini-Series. They discuss building a practice as a pupil, the role of the Clerking Team and the practice management of Members at 7BR. 2021-10-1917 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsPupillage Mini-Series - Susannah Johnson - Life as a Senior JuniorFor the second episode of 7BR's Pupillage Mini-Series, we are joined today by Susannah Johnson, to discuss her experiences at 7BR and her life as a Senior Junior. 2021-10-1124 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsSusannah Johnson - Life as a Senior Junior2021-10-1124 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsPupillage Mini Series Part 1 - Adam Weitzman QC - Life as a Silk and Pupillage at 7BRWe are joined today by Head of Pupillage Adam Weitzman QC to kick start this mini-series. Adam discusses why he came to the bar, his experiences as a silk, and pupillage at 7BR.Several of our Members, together with our Senior Clerks, will share their insights over the coming weeks discussing/talking about various aspects of the pupillage programme and life at 7BR. Join us next week with Senior Junior Member, Susannah Johnson.2021-10-0518 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKitty Geddes on M v DWe are joined today by Kitty Geddes to discuss the High Court Family Division judgment in the case of M v D.Kitty has developed a broad practice spanning from offshore financial crime to family and court of protection matters.2021-09-2709 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKat Shields - R v Jackson2021-09-2013 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJoshua Yetman discusses Fratila & another v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.This week on Part Heard, we are joined today by 7BR Member Joshua Yetman, who is back today to discuss the Court of Appeal Judgment Fratila & another v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.Joshua joined 7BR after completing this pupillage in October 2020. He currently has a mixed practice, with particular experience in discrimination law and social security law.2021-07-1918 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsDeferred Prosecution Agreements; A Webinar in Conjunction with the Law Commission and Clifford Chance2021-07-1257 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsRoss Beaton discusses Reforms in Coroners CourtsThis week, we are joined by Ross Beaton, to discuss reforms in Coroners Courts, in the light of the recent report from the House of Commons Justice Report. 2021-07-0516 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsNia Frobisher on Khan v MeadowsWe are joined today by Nia Frobisher, who will provide her insight and discuss the Supreme Court judgment on the case of Khan v Meadows, of which Simeon Maskrey QC successfully represented the Respondent as lead counsel.2021-06-2820 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsSimon Rowbotham on Channel 4 drama 'It's a Sin' and the history of LGBTQ+ laws in the 1980s2021-06-2434 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKate Temple-Mabe discusses Maya Forstater v Centre for Global Development and “gender-critical” beliefToday we are pleased to welcome back one of our regular guests to Part-Heard, Kate Temple-Mabe, to discuss the Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in the case of Maya Forstater v Centre for Global Development.You can view the Judgment here.Kate has previously spoken on the podcast discussing the Asda and Brierley Equal Pay Claims case, which can be viewed here, and we have invited her back today to provide more of her insight into yet another topical discussion.2021-06-1620 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsRose Harvey-Sullivan & Kate Lill - Fathers in Prison: Contact with ChildrenToday on 7BR Part-Heard we are joined by Rose Harvey-Sullivan and Kate Lill, a lawyer from the Prisoners Advice Service.PAS is delighted to announced a new addition to their range of Self Help Toolkits, aimed at imprisoned fathers, which Rose has written. The guide will assist fathers in prison who want contact with their children.PAS will launch the toolkit at an online panel discussion, to take place at 5pm on Thursday 10 June. The event will also feature contributions from BAFTA nominated film-maker and writer, Chris Atkins, Director of prison relationship charity, Safe Ground, Charlie...2021-06-0720 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsPeter Eguae - Bitcoin and the Island of BequiaThis week we welcome back, Peter Eguae, to discuss the recent news in relation to bitcoin and the Island of Bequia, who are establishing a purely bitcoin based community. 2021-05-2419 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJim Robottom and Rose Harvey-Sullivan discuss freezing injunctions and settlements against an employer in two recent Modern Slavery claims We are joined this week by two previous Part-Heard guests, Rose Harvey-Sullivan and Jim Robottom. During the podcast, they will be discussing the freezing injunctions and settlements against an employer in two recent Modern Slavery claims. Rose and Jim were instructed by ATLEU. 2021-05-0717 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsElaine Banton - Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake2021-05-0419 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKate Temple-Mabe - Asda v Brierley equal pay claimThis week on Part-Heard Kate Temple-Mabe joins us to discuss the Asda v Brierley equal pay claim, for which the Supreme Court has recently handed down judgement.Before joining 7BR, Kate worked as a representative for a public services union and has been instructed in unfair dismissal, discrimination and whistleblowing claims.2021-04-2317 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJoshua Yetman - Strike outs in the Employment Tribunal and his recent success in the Employment Appeal TribunalThis week on Part-Heard we are joined by Joshua Yetman to talk about strike outs in the Employment Tribunal and his recent appearance in the Employment Appeal Tribunal, in which he successfully argued to have the strike out order set aside. 2021-04-1914 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsCoroners Investigations and Inquests - Part 4 - Sir John Goldring QC & Jim Robottom This week on Part-Heard we are joined by Sir John Goldring and Jim Robottom for the fourth and final episode of our Inquest Series, based on "Coroners Investigations and Inquests" a Lexis-Nexis book which Jim has co-edited with Rose Harvey-Sullivan, James Weston and Richard Baker. It has been written by the editors together with David Matthew, Sarah Edwards, Adam Korn, Kate Lumbers, Conor Dufficy, James Macdonald, Ross Beaton and Kate Temple- Mabe alongside leading inquest solicitors; Jill Paterson, Lynda Reynolds, Claire Moore and Tom Jervis. The book is an accessible and authoritative practical guide for practitioners working in the field. 2021-03-2930 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts“Cross-border criminal and civil recovery litigation offshore” by David O'MahonyThis week on Part-Heard we are joined by David O'Mahony to discuss the book that he has recently written, “Cross-border criminal and civil recovery litigation offshore”. The book has been published by Key Haven Publications LTD and is available to purchase here.David is the Head of the Offshore & International team at 7BR, he has been involved in heavy weight litigation offshore and further afield for over two decades.2021-03-2407 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsCoroners Investigations and Inquests - Part 3 - James WestonThis week on Part-Heard we are joined by James Weston for Part 3 of our Inquest Series, based on "Coroners Investigations and Inquests" a Lexis-Nexis book which James has co-edited with James Robottom, Rose Harvey-Sullivan and Richard Baker. It has been written by the editors together with David Matthew, Sarah Edwards, Adam Korn, Kate Lumbers, Conor Dufficy, James Macdonald, Ross Beaton and Kate Temple- Mabe alongside leading inquest solicitors; Jill Paterson, Lynda Reynolds, Claire Moore and Tom Jervis. The book is an accessible and authoritative practical guide for practitioners working in the field.This is the penultimate episode of a four pa...2021-03-2109 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsCoroners Investigations and Inquests - Part 2 - Richard Baker and Lynda ReynoldsThis week on Part-Heard we are joined by Richard Baker and Lynda Reynolds of Hugh James Solicitors for Part 2 of our Inquest Series, based on “Coroners Investigations and Inquests” a Lexis-Nexis book which Richard has co-edited with James Robottom, Rose Harvey-Sullivan and James Weston. It has been written by the editors along with eight other members of 7BR and leading inquest solicitors including Lynda. The book is an accessible and authoritative practical guide for practitioners working in the field.This is the second of a four part series where the editors will discuss various Chapters of the book, this w...2021-03-1519 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsCoroners Investigations and Inquests; Part 1 - Rose Harvey-SullivanThis week on Part-Heard we are joined by Rose Harvey-Sullivan who is introducing "Coroners Investigations and Inquests" a Lexis-Nexis book about inquests which she has co-edited and written with James Robottom, Richard Baker and James Weston along with several other authors and contributors. The book is an accessible and authoritative practical guide for practitioners working in the field.This is the first of a four part series where the editors will discuss various Chapters of the book.The book will be available to purchase from next Monday 15th March.2021-03-0810 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsElaine Banton - Uber v Aslam Judgement7BR's Part Heard is pleased to introduce our new host Reiss Palmer, who is joined by Chambers Head of Employment, Elaine Banton to discuss the Judgement of Uber v Aslam which was handed down on the 19 February 2021.2021-03-0117 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJustin Slater - Parent AlienationThis week on 7BR Part-Heard we are pleased to be joined by Justin Slater, to discuss parental alienation, including; what it is, how it presents, its impacts, why its imperative that its dealt with at an early stage and what sorts of actions the courts can take to address it.2021-02-2232 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsPeter Eguae - Law Commission's Consultation on Reform of Communications OffencesThis week we are pleased to be joined by Peter Eguae to discuss the Law Commission’s recent consultation on reform of communications offences.2021-02-0825 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsAdam Korn - Case Management Directions and Covid: Discussing O'Driscoll v F.I.V.E Bianchi S.P.AAfter a short break, we are pleased to share with you our first podcast of 2021. We were delighted to be joined by Adam Korn to discuss one of his recent cases, which involved an unusual case management direction which reflects the impact of the ongoing pandemic. 2021-02-0114 min
7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 12 - Collingwood Thompson QCOn the 12th and final Day of our part-heard Christmas podcast, we are joined by our Head of Chambers, Collingwood Thompson QC, with his reflections on the past year at 7BR.2020-12-1610 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 11 - Harry CharltonOn the 11th Day of our part-heard Christmas podcast, we are joined by our Chief Executive Harry Charlton, with his reflections on the past year at 7BR.2020-12-1508 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 10 - Kiril WaiteOn the 10th Day of Christmas, we are joined by Kiril Waite to discuss the benefit of virtual hearings in group litigation, as illustrated in De Costa and others against London Fire Commissioner and others, and the future of PPO’s post brexit in situations where the insurer is passported in with XAX against Markerstudy Insurance LTD by way of example.2020-12-1410 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 9 - Leslie KeeganTo mark the 9th Day of Christmas, Leslie Keegan joins us to speak about the case of Constance against the Ministry of Defence and Portsmouth Hospital NHS Trust.2020-12-1116 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 8 - Conor DufficyOn the 8th day of Christmas, we are joined by Conor Dufficy to talk about his involvement in an inquest that concerned the treatment of Susan Warby.2020-12-1007 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 7 - Mark WatersonToday, on the 7th Day of Christmas, Mark Waterson, our 1st Junior Civil Clerk, joins us to give a brief overview of the inquests and inquires work undertaken by our members.2020-12-0902 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 6 - Kate Temple-MabeOn the sixth day of Christmas, we are joined by Kate Temple-Mabe to speak about Newman against Southampton City Council and others, in which she acted pro bono for a journalist applicant, who sought to view the court files and other materials in a set of care proceedings.2020-12-0804 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 5 - Adam ClemensOn the fifth day of Christmas, Adam Clemens joins us to speak about Archer against the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis which was heard in the High Court earlier this year.2020-12-0707 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 4 - Ayanna NelsonOn the fourth day of Christmas, Ayanna Nelson joins us to discuss a recent regulatory case of hers which involved a hearing before the Nursing and Midwifery Council.2020-12-0405 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 3 - Simeon Maskrey QCIn the third edition of 7BR’s 12 Days of Christmas, Simeon Maskrey QC discusses Khan v Meadows, a case which was heard in the Supreme Court.2020-12-0309 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 2 - Elaine BantonTo continue 7BR’s legal advent calendar, we are joined by Elaine Banton to speak about the Court of Appeal case, Kilraine v Lion Academy Trust, along with some helpful insights and tips about remote working.2020-12-0206 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal Podcasts12 Days of Christmas - Episode 1 - David O'MahonyHere at 7BR, we have spent the last 6 months traversing the legal landscape and examining issues from multiple practice areas guided by the diverse expertise of our members on our podcast; Part-Heard. As we near the end of this most unusual year, we are taking the opportunity for reflection, so each day for the next 12 days, a different member from 7BR will discuss a 2020 case of theirs. 7BR’s very own legal advent calendar!To kick off the 12 days, we are joined by David O’Mahony to speak about the landmark repatriation agreement between Jersey, Nigeria and the USA...2020-12-0105 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsDr. Gregory Burke - Disability History Month; reflections from Dr. Gregory BurkeDuring the first week of the UK’s Disability History Month we are pleased to be joined by Dr. Gregory Burke to discuss his path to the Bar and what progress has been made in the fight for the rights of disabled people.2020-11-2324 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsA Day in the Life of... Paul Eeles & Steven WrightTo conclude our “Behind the scenes” podcast mini-series, we are joined by our Senior Clerks, Paul Eeles and Steven Wright who discuss their work, its challenges, rewards and give an insight into life in the clerk’s room at 7BR.2020-11-2012 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsA Day in the Life of... James House QCIn the fourth episode of our “Behind the scenes” mini series, we are pleased to be joined by James House QC who provides us with an insight into his career at the Bar, what inspired him to become a barrister and life on the Midland Circuit.2020-11-1816 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsA Day in the Life of... Susannah JohnsonIn the third episode of our “Behind the scenes” mini series, we are pleased to be joined by Susannah Johnson who provides us with an insight into her career at the Bar and life at 7BR, she discusses how Chambers has changed over the last 20 years.2020-11-1614 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsA Day in the Life of... Stephen FersonFollowing on from our first “Behind the scenes” episode, we are pleased to be joined by Stephen Ferson to continue the mini-series, providing insight into the experiences of our members and clerks at 7BR.2020-11-1209 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsA Day in the Life of... Nia FrobisherThis week we are taking a break from our usual programming and are running a loosely themed “day in the life” mini-series to provide insight into the experiences of our members and clerks.Today we are joined by Nia Frobisher, who joined Chambers in October 2018 on successful completion of her pupillage, she has a mixed common law practice undertaking the breadth of Chambers work.2020-11-0913 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsElaine Banton - Positive Action and 10 Years of the Equality ActIn this episode of 7BR’s Part-Heard, Elaine Banton discusses the recent Supreme Court decision in R (on the application of Z and another) (AP) (Appellants) v Hackney London Borough Council and another (Respondents), as well as taking a look back at the last 10 years of the Equality Act and examining where there is room for improvement in the future.2020-11-0218 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsMaryam Syed - Changes to SentencingIn this episode of 7BR’s Part-Heard, Maryam Syed discusses the new mental health sentencing guidelines and the MoJ’s proposals for other aspects of sentencing.2020-10-1212 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJas Jandu - FCA Update (Oct 2020): COVID-19 & DiversityIn this episode of 7BR’s Part-Heard, former FCA In-House Enforcement Counsel Jas Jandu takes a further look at the Financial Conduct Authority’s response to COVID-19 issues (including its recent ‘BI Insurance Test Case’) and possible future approaches to diversity in the City. He also discusses his own diverse experiences in his career to date.2020-10-0712 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJoshua Yetman & David Earl - Pupillage in a Pandemic: Talking to our Newest TenantsThis week we are joined by 7BR’s newest tenants, Joshua Yetman and David Earl, who have been taken on as tenants as of today, after the successful completion of their pupillage. We discuss their experience of pupillage during a pandemic, their advice for those starting out and how they would like to build their practice in the future.2020-10-0511 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsLeslie Keegan - A Covid-19 Vaccine? Lessons from Typhoid MaryAs the world awaits a vaccine for Covid-19, we are joined by Leslie Keegan, to discuss vaccine hesitancy and where it originates from, resource and distribution issues, whether compulsory vaccination is a viable route forward and the lessons we can learn from Typhoid Mary.2020-09-2828 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKitty Geddes & Emily Mitchell - Post Adoption ContactThis week we are joined by Kitty Geddes and Emily Mitchell to discuss post adoption contact and how attitudes towards it, both lay and judicial, have changed over recent decades.2020-09-2122 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsRose Harvey-Sullivan - Back to School Episode 4In the 4th and final episode of our ‘Back to School’ mini podcast series we are joined by Rose Harvey-Sullivan who discusses her experience of pupillage at 7BR, as well as her Court of Protection practice post-pupillage.2020-09-1711 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKitty Geddes - Back to School Episode 3In Episode 3 of our ‘Back to School’ mini podcast series we are joined by Kitty Geddes who discusses her experience of pupillage at 7BR, focusing on the Family aspect.2020-09-1509 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKat Shields - Back to School Episode 2In Episode 2 of our ‘Back to School’ mini podcast series we are joined by Kat Shields who discusses her experience of pupillage at 7BR, particularly in the Crime area. Kat joined 7BR after the successful completion of her pupillage in October 2018 and practices in all areas of Chambers’ including crime, personal injury, and employment.2020-09-1012 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKate Temple-Mabe - Back to School Episode 17BR is excited to launch our ‘Back to School’ mini podcast series which will be running over the next two weeks. We will be speaking to some of 7BR’s junior members across various practice areas about their experiences of pupillage, the type of work that can be expected and their advice for those starting out at the Bar.To begin with we are joined by Kate Temple-Mabe, who discussed her experience of pupillage at 7BR, particularly in the civil area. Kate also joined us previously to discuss remote hearings, which can be viewed here.2020-09-0709 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsDaren Samat - Adaptations to Criminal CourtsIn this weeks instalment of 7BR’s Part-Heard we are joined by Daren Samat to discuss his experiences on how the criminal courts are adapting to new safety and social distancing requirements, and HMCTS’ COVID-19 recovery plan.2020-09-0113 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsDavid Matthew - Facial Recognition TechnologyThis week, we are joined by David Matthew, to discuss the regulation of facial recognition technology in light of the recent judgement of the Court of Appeal, in the case of R (Bridges) v Chief Constable of South Wales Police.2020-08-2418 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsMaryam Syed - Rape ProsecutionThis week, we are joined once again by Maryam Syed, to discuss the recent news of an all time low in rape convictions, how the CPS has responded and the difficulties involved in prosecuting rape cases.2020-08-1713 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsDr Adrienne Barnet & Justin Slater - Domestic abuse and private law children casesThis week Justin Slater is delighted to be joined by Dr. Adrienne Barnett to discuss the recent consultation on the risk of harm to children and parents in private law children cases and the proposed reforms borne out of that work.2020-08-1040 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsRoss Beaton & Christina Lyons - Covid Inquiry (Part 2)Following last weeks’ episode of 7BR’s podcast series Part Heard, we are again joined by Ross Beaton alongside Christina Lyons for a further discussion into what a COVID-19 Inquiry could look like. We examine in more detail questions such as when would the inquiry begin, what will the terms of reference be and who will the core participants be.2020-08-0316 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsRoss Beaton - Covid InquiryIn this weeks episode of 7BR’s Part Heard, Ross Beaton discusses what a COVID-19 inquiry might look like and some of the questions that arise when trying to imagine an inquiry of this nature.2020-07-2720 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsJames Robottom - Modern SlaveryIn our most recent podcast, James Robottom joins us to explore what the news of the working conditions in Leicester’s garment factories tells us about the law of Modern Slavery, enforcement practices and corporate responsibility.2020-07-2220 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsMaryam Syed & Vittoria Trigilio - Proposed Changes to Criminal TrialsThe backlog of cases due to be tried in Criminal courts is no new phenomenon, but with the closing of physical courts due to COVID-19 adding to the pressure, there have been suggestions that changes should be made to jury trials, this has included scrapping them altogether for either way offences, in favour of a single judge and two magistrates, to more recently, reducing the number of people sitting on a jury from 12 to 7. In this episode of 7BR’s Part-Heard, Maryam Syed and Vittoria Trigilio discuss the work-ability of the proposals and, as the backlog continues to build, where do...2020-07-2024 min7BR Part Heard: A Series of Legal PodcastsKate Temple-Mabe - Remote HearingsIn this episode, Kate Temple-Mabe discusses the relative benefits and challenges of remote hearings, what she’s learnt from working during the current pandemic, how different courts have been able to adapt, and whether the current shift to remote working is here to stay.2020-07-1315 min