The Law Show

BBC Radio 4

Weekly conversation that will give you an in-depth understanding of the law stories making news and the legal decisions that could have a bearing on everyone in the UK. Whether it's unpicking a landmark legal ruling, explaining how laws are made or seeking clarity for you on a legal issue, The Law Show will be your guide.

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June 17 · 27 min
What are Blitz courts?
So-called "blitz" hearings are expanding across England and Wales - but what are they?
June 10 · 28 min
Political donations and the law
Who is allowed to contribute money to UK political parties, and how much can they give?
June 3 · 28 min
Why were three teen rapists not given custodial sentences?
Why were three teenagers convicted of rape given youth rehabilitation orders?
May 27 · 28 min
The Renters Rights Act - In Detail
What landlords and tenants need to know about the new law in England.
March 25 · 28 min
How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
We look at the biggest changes to asylum since the Second World War.
March 18 · 28 min
When is it legal to go to war?
Under international law, when can a country use force against another?
March 11 · 27 min
Is it legal for police to use live facial recognition technology?
Is live facial recognition vital to fight crime, or a step towards a surveillance state?
March 4 · 27 min
The plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales
Will the Courts and Tribunals Bill bring down the backlog in the criminal courts?
February 25 · 27 min
What is Misconduct in Public Office?
What does this offence mean, and who does it apply to?
Nov 19, 2025 · 27 min
The law under fire
Do political attacks on the law put legal professionals in danger?
Nov 12, 2025 · 27 min
The court delays crisis
Can extra funding for courts in England and Wales clear the backlog?
Nov 5, 2025 · 28 min
Immigration and the law - who stays? Who goes?
How do UK immigration laws work, and are they fit for purpose?
Jun 11, 2025 · 27 min
How can avoidable deaths be prevented?
Should a government body be created to make sure 'state-related deaths' are prevented?
Jun 4, 2025 · 28 min
Should killers be forced to attend sentencing hearings?
Victims' families want convicted killers forced into the dock for sentencing.
May 28, 2025 · 28 min
Wrongful convictions: why private prosecutions face reform
How should private prosecutions change following the Post Office scandal?
May 21, 2025 · 28 min
My data's been stolen in a cyberattack - can I sue?
UK retailers have faced cyberattacks - but what if your data is part of a breach?
Apr 2, 2025 · 28 min
Death and the Law in England and Wales
What you need to know when someone dies in England and Wales.
Mar 19, 2025 · 28 min
The human cost of court delays
What can be done about the massive court delays in England and Wales?
Mar 12, 2025 · 28 min
Genocide, war crimes and justice
What are the legal definitions of war crimes and genocide?
Mar 5, 2025 · 27 min
Expert witnesses in criminal trials
Who are expert witnesses, and what are the rules governing their use in criminal trials?

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