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Recorded December 5, 2025. Trinity Long Room Hub Rooney Writer Fellow Mark O'Connell in conversation with Professor David Kenny (School of Law, TCD). Mark O'Connell is the author of A Thread of Violence, Notes from an Apocalypse, and To Be a Machine, which was awarded the 2018 Wellcome Book Prize, the 2019 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, and was shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. He is a regular contributor to The New York Review of Books. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Slate, and The Guardian.  Professor David Kenny is Professor in Law at the Law School, teaching and researching Irish and comparative constitutional law, conflict of laws, critical legal theory and law and literature. He is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, Harvard Law School, and the Honourable Society of the King's Inns, and is an alumnus of the US State Department's Fulbright programme. He was elected a Fellow of Trinity College Dublin in 2021. Since June 2024, he has served as Head of the Law School. Learn more at www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub

In his remarks to the IIEA, Anthony Michael Collins, Former Advocate-General at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) reflects upon his time at the Court. As the rule of law in Europe faces increased challenges, Mr Collins discusses the importance of the Court for European citizens, and offers his perspective on the future of the CJEU. About the Speaker: Anthony Michael Collins is a former Advocate-General at the Court of Justice of the European Union (2021-2024). In October 2024, he was nominated by the Government of Ireland to serve as a Judge at the Court of Appeal. Prior to his role as Advocate-General, he served as a Judge at the General Court of the European Union from 2013 to 2021, where he was elected President of Chamber for two terms starting in September 2016. Mr Collins is President of the Irish Centre for European Law, an Adjunct Professor of Law at University College Cork, and a Bencher of the Honourable Society of King's Inns.

Rosa Freedman is the inaugural Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development at the University of Reading. She received her LLB, LLM and PhD from the University of London, and is a non-practising barrister and member of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn. Freedman's research focuses on the UN and human rights. She has published extensively on UN human rights bodies and systems, and on UN peacekeeping and accountability for human rights abuses. Her published work includes three monographs, five co-edited collections, and articles in the leading international law journals, as well as policy reports commissioned by national and regional bodies and parliaments. She is a visiting fellow at the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism. Freedman has served as a member of the UN Secretary-General's Civil Society Advisory Board on prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, a Specialist Adviser on safeguarding to the UK government International Development Committee, and currently sits on a UK FCDO Steering Committee.

At the International Risk Podcast, we aim to highlight key risks and global issues from all over the world, particularly those that fall through the cracks of mainstream media; and today's podcast is no different. Since 2010, earthquake, Haiti has been the site of an ongoing crisis. At various points, key moments have broken through into global media — such as the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the latest devastating earthquake, both of which took place within weeks of each other during the summer of 2021 — and more recent events about escalating gang violence in the capital of Port-au-Prince.However, there is much more at stake beyond the headlines, and the burden of this protracted crisis is being felt by Haiti's most vulnerable citizens, 5.5 million of whom require humanitarian assistance in 2024. Despite the increased needs, humanitarian funding has lagged for years, creating even more dire circumstances. To help us unpack this ongoing and enormously under reported crisis, we are privileged to be joined by Professor Rosa FreedmanRosa Freedman is the inaugural Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development at the University of Reading. She received her LLB, LLM and PhD from the University of London, and is a non-practising barrister and member of the Honourable Society of Gray's Inn. Her research focuses on the UN, human rights, and international law. She has published extensively on UN human rights bodies and systems, and on UN peacekeeping and accountability for human rights abuses.

Jodie's story is a powerful testimony to how personal adversity can lead to transformative change in an industry resistant to it. Jodie is a neuro-divergent solicitor, ED&I consultant, coach and trainer, author, and campaigner. A qualified barrister initially called to the Bar by The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in 2010, Jodie cross-qualified to become a solicitor in 2013. Her mental breakdown in 2017, which she now describes as her “mental breakthrough”, led her to establish Thrive Law in 2018. It was the first law firm in the UK founded with wellbeing and mental health at its heart. Jodie shares her experiences working in a high-pressure legal environment and how it led to her mental health struggles. She discusses the lack of support and understanding in the legal profession and her decision to leave her job for her well-being. This pivotal moment inspired her to start Thrive Law, focusing on creating a psychologically safe and supportive work environment. Key Talking Points: Jodie's background and the factors leading to her mental breakdown. The challenges faced in traditional law firms regarding mental health and support. The founding of Thrive Law and its mission to prioritize employee well-being. Jodie's vision of transforming legal workplace culture for the better. Insights into how Thrive Law is different from conventional law firms in its approach and values. Resources: Connect with Jodie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-hill-lawyer/ Listen to More Founder Stories from Truth, Lies & Workplace Culture Maneesh K Goyal: How 9/11 Inspired a new American Dream https://open.spotify.com/episode/0F87fBMYryDbJdxUkSRCRn?si=06d9f9cc196842b7 Chris Savage: Why Wistia Chose Workplace Culture Over Quick Profits https://open.spotify.com/episode/12VgKozwrh7SMPfNIMmcku?si=5167e6352faf431f Oliver Yonchev: How the Art of Possible is Creating a Culture of Success at Flight Story https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XNO25zAMoQvrpUfXQDjhG?si=91c0e178badb4db3 You'll find all our past episodes on our website: https://truthliesandwork.com/ Support for Law Professionals with Mental Health and Well-being If you're in the UK,  LawCare is a free, independent and confidential Helpline that provides a space to talk about anything that may be worrying you. Call on 0800 279 6888. The American Bar Association also provides a host of mental health resources, including Lawyer Assistance Programs ( or LAPs) that provide confidential services and support to judges, lawyers and law students who facing are mental health or substance use issues. https://www.americanbar.org/groups/lawyer_assistance/resources/covid-19--mental-health-resources/ General Support with Mental Health and Well-being If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, or are currently struggling with your well-being, the following resources may be useful.  Mind website: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/ If you are feeling in distress or despair, including feelings of suicide, please do consider calling the Samaritans for free on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org Connect with Al and Leanne Join the Conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truthlieswork/ Connect with Al on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisalelliott/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetleanne Email: Hello@truthliesandwork.com Book a Call with Al & Leanne: https://oblonghq.com/book/

We conclude our miniseries comparing the legends to the real life of Gerbert d'Aurillac: mathematician, pope, and alleged magician. Today's variant of the Dark Legend comes from Walter Map, and we follow that with a look at the historical Gerbert's contributions to science. Today's Texts: Map, Walter. De Nugis Curialium. Translated by Montague R. James, historical notes by John Edward Lloyd, edited by E. Sidney Hartland, Cymmrodorion Record Series, no. 9, Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, 1923. Gerbert d'Aurillac. The Letters of Gerbert with His Papal Privileges as Sylvester II, translated and edited by Harriet Pratt Lattin, Columbia UP, 1961.

In this episode, we conclude our interview with Dr Charles Adeogun-Phillips, discussing guilty pleas and their development in international criminal law.Dr Charles A. Adeogun-Phillips is an accomplished international lawyer and former lead international prosecutor. He founded the cross-border law firm of Charles Anthony LLP, following a distinguished legal career at the UN, wherein he successfully led teams of international prosecutors in 12 precedent-setting genocide trials before the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, making him arguably one of the most experienced and successful genocide prosecutors in history. In 2021, he was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a transferring Solicitor, by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, and practises as a Barrister from the prestigious Guernica 37 (International Justice) Chambers in London and The Hague. In 2022, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) by his alma mater, Warwick University, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of international criminal law. He contributed to the book International Criminal Investigations, Law, and Practice—“The Challenges of International Investigations and Prosecutions: Perspectives of a Prosecutor” published by Eleven International, The Hague in 2018. He is the focal point for Nigeria at the ICC Bar Association.Additional Resources Nancy CombsKosovo Specialist Chambers Special Panels for Serious Crimes (East Timor).

In this interview, we are speaking with Dr Charles Adeogun-Phillips about the history of guilty pleas in international criminal law, as an author of a chapter on the same topic, as part of the edited works, Contemporary International Criminal Law Issues - Contributions in Pursuit of Accountability for Africa and the World. The challenges associated with the running of international criminal trials are extensive, and establishing a process for plea bargaining, to satisfactorily address some of the legal challenges associated with atrocity crimes, is an even more delicate one.  Today we are talking with Dr Adeogun-Phillips about how this process has evolved over the course of the ad hoc tribunals, and what plea bargaining means in terms of accountability for international criminal offences. Dr Charles A. Adeogun-Phillips is an accomplished international lawyer and former lead international prosecutor. He founded the cross-border law firm of Charles Anthony LLP, following a distinguished legal career at the UN, wherein he successfully led teams of international prosecutors in 12 precedent-setting genocide trials before the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, making him arguably one of the most experienced and successful genocide prosecutors in history. In 2021, he was called to the Bar of England and Wales as a transferring Solicitor, by the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, and practises as a Barrister from the prestigious Guernica 37 (International Justice) Chambers in London and The Hague. In 2022, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) by his alma mater, Warwick University, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the development of international criminal law. He contributed to the book International Criminal Investigations, Law, and Practice—“The Challenges of International Investigations and Prosecutions: Perspectives of a Prosecutor” published by Eleven International, The Hague in 2018. He is the focal point for Nigeria at the ICC Bar Association.

The Just Rights Podcast, hosted by Vara, an aspiring barrister and student member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, aims to provide a platform for sharing experiences and insights within the legal field. The podcast explores various aspects of the legal profession and beyond, highlighting the importance of pro bono work in promoting access to justice and featuring interviews with individuals who have successfully overcome obstacles on the path to the bar. Additionally, Just Rights addresses important legal issues, social justice concerns, and invites guests who have made positive impacts in their communities. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify by searching for "Just Rights." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Corporation Of The City Of London•     City of London, municipal corporation and borough, London, England. Sometimes called “the Square Mile,” it is one of the "33" boroughs that make up the large metropolis of Greater London.   The borough lies on the north bank of the River Thames between the Temple Bar memorial pillar (commemorating the old Temple Bar gate) and the base of Tower Hill. The City Corporation is Britain's oldest local government; it has the status of a county, with powers that exceed those of London's "32" other boroughs, notably the control of its own police force. “The City,” as it is known, is only a component, relatively small in area, of the larger urban area known as London. Its area corresponds closely to that of the ancient city from which modern London has grown. The City belongs geographically to the historic county of Middlesex, but its special status and privileges gave it autonomy from that county for most of its history.   Britannica     The Latin motto of the City is Domine dirige nos, which translates as "Master, direct (guide) us". It appears to have been adopted in the 17th century, as the earliest record of it is in 1633. A banner of the arms (the design on the shield) is flown as a flag of the City.     14 dragon statues guarding the city of London. Many other depictions of Dragons adorn various buildings. Some inside, & some on the outer structure. Two at the main gates of the city. The crest of the city has the two dragons with the white shield and a Red Cross, & sword. The cross, & sword resemble upside down crosses. The official explanation says the crest is an homage to St. George was depicted in a fictional story saving a princess from a dragon. The story was loosely based on   St. George being a Templar Knight, & is often depicted in armor riding a stallion.   The Knight's Templar flags were also white with red crosses.   https://londonist.com/london/secret/dragon     Must Watch!   Occult Symbolism On Buildings In The Corporation Of The City Of London   https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2yv8x4     Same Video On YT   https://youtu.be/M9eHVWMF3XU     Another Great Video Showing More Symbolism In The City   https://youtu.be/8lMpTrgqt0M     More Symbolism   https://andrewgough.co.uk/london/       Gog, & Magog Symbolism In London   https://londonist.com/2016/01/gog-and-magog-who-are-they-and-what-do-they-have-to-do-with-london     We learned earlier that the Corporation City Of London is a, or the, most important city in the world for finance. Not to mention, a tax haven, & overseer of other British-controlled tax havens like the Cayman Islands, Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, the BVI, Gibraltar, & Bermuda.     Elite City of London Taxhavens   American banks moved their assets to "the City" to escape regulations.   Secrecy Jurisdictions, Cayman Islands...   https://youtu.be/-YgFDZNXPyg     The Templar Temple happens to be located in the Corporation City Of Government. The very place they ran their banking empire. Also, remember that one other other main hubs for The Templars was in Switzerland. Still famous for its banks. Not to mention, suspiciously the home of the Bank For International Settlements. Explain BIS. Like the Templars, the Corporation of The City Of London is exempt from laws that others have to go by. The connections are too much to ignore.     List of banks in London   http://www.ukcities.co.uk/City_of_London/Financial_Services/Banks_and_Building_Societies/     City of London ‘set for exemption from new global tax rules'   https://www.cityam.com/city-of-london-set-for-exemption-from-new-global-tax-rules/     Another connection•     It's well known, & even admitted in some circles that Freemasonry is the offspring of The Templars. Freemasonry is predominant in the square mile. The honorable Lord Mayor of the city is closely aligned with Freemasonry, & many Lord Mayors have been Masons. As many as 5000 Freemasons March in the yearly parade celebrating the election of the new Lord Mayor. The alleged oldest Masonic Lodge is located in the city. Author Stephen Knight wrote two detailed books about the influence of Freemasonry in London. He focused especially on the various police forces, & how Masonry had created a true good ole boy network which allowed numerous criminal acts to go unpunished. Stephen explains a little bit about the structure of government in the city.     Knights Templars   Hidden History: World Controllers, Knights Templars, City of London, Unknown American History (1of2)   https://sarahwestall.com/hidden-history-world-controllers-knights-templars-city-of-london-unknown-american-history-1of2/       Stephen Knight Book Excerpts   https://x-cain.angelfire.com/cityoflondon.html     Oldest Grand Lodge In London   https://www.thetravel.com/the-oldest-masonic-grand-lodge/     Freemasons Hall   https://www.countrylife.co.uk/architecture/grand-lodge-the-freemasons-hall-london-a-temple-to-peace-236315     Over 5,000 Freemasons and the Lord Mayor Attend the Services. Send any friend a story.   https://www.nytimes.com/1897/12/03/archives/bicentenary-at-st-pauls-over-5000-freemasons-and-the-lord-mayor.html     Lord Mayor Procession   https://londonist.com/2015/11/deaths-hate-and-cancellations-800-years-of-the-lord-mayor-s-show?ref=related_links     The Lord Mayor Of London     The Guildhall Lodge was consecrated at the Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, on Tuesday, 14 November 1905. Since then, no fewer than sixty-two Lord Mayors have been Masters of the Lodge, whose membership comprises both elected members of the Corporation of London and its salaried officers.   https://erenow.net/common/the-brotherhood-the-secret-world-of-the-freemasons/25.php     Mansion House   https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/about-the-city-of-london-corporation/mansion-house/about-mansion-house     The Remembrancer   Three Corporations run the world: City of London, Washington DC and Vatican City | sinhalanet.net     The City Of London Livery Companies   https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/about-us/law-historic-governance/livery-companies     In "The City" of London, Corporations get to vote, & make up about 3/4 of all voters.   https://youtu.be/z1ROpIKZe-c     The medieval, unaccountable Corporation of London is ripe for protest   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/oct/31/corporation-london-city-medieval     The International Bar Association Is Now located in the Temple Church where the Templar headquarters was located.     The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as the Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court and is a professional associations for barristers and judges. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, a person must belong to one of these Inns. It is located in the wider Temple area, near the Royal Courts of Justice, and within the City of London.   https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inner_Temple     Bar Association   http://theftbydeception.blogspot.com/2010/02/bar-association-history-who-owns-us.html?m=1     "Leading justice scholars in the system of the UK are well aware that ....the Temple Church as the cradle of Common Law"   https://knightstemplarorder.org/heritage/templar-magna-carta/     The Conspiracy About The Bar Association     Quote:   "The government and legal system of the United States, Canada, Austraila, New Zealand and of course Britain, is totally controlled by the Crown. I have also stated that the British Monarch is not the Crown. The Crown is the Inner City of London, which is an independent State in London belonging to the Vatican system. It is a banking cartel which has a massive system around and beneath, which hides its true power.
The City is in fact the Knights Templar Church, also known as the Crown Temple or Crown Templar, and is located between Fleet Street and Victoria Embankment. The Temple grounds are also home to the Crown Offices at Crown Office Row. The Crown Temple controls the Global'Legal'system, including those in the United States, Canada,Australia, and much more; this is because all Bar Associations are franchises of the
International Bar Association at the Inns of Court at Crown Temple based at Chancery Lane in London.
   All Bar Associations are franchises of the Crown and all Bar Attorneys/ Barristers throughout the world pledge a solemn oath to the Temple, even though many may not be aware that this is what they are doing. Bar Association 'licensed' Solicitors / Barristers must keep to their Oath, Pledge and terms of allegiance to the Crown Temple if they are to be "called to the Bar" and work in the legal profession. The ruling Monarch is also subordinate to the Crown Temple, this as been so since the reign of King John in the 13th century when Royal Sovereignty was transferred to the Crown Temple and, through this, to the Roman Church.
King John 1167-1216 is the key to this deception."     "The present Queen of England is not the "Crown," as we have all been led to believe. Rather, it is the Bankers and Attornies (Attorneys) who are the actual Crown or Crown Temple. The Monarch aristocrats of England have not been ruling sovereigns since the reign of King John, circa 1215. All royal sovereignty of the old British Crown since that time has passed to the Crown Temple in Chancery.
The U.S.A. is not the free and sovereign nation that our federal government tells us it is. If this were true, we would not be dictated to by the Crown Temple through its bankers and attornies. The U.S.A. is controlled and manipulated by this private foreign power and our unlawful Federal U.S. Government is their pawnbroker.
The bankers and Bar Attorneys in the U.S.A. are a franchise in oath and allegiance to the Crownat Chancery - the Crown Temple Church and its Chancel located at Chancery Lane - a manipulative body of elite bankers and attorners from the independent City of London who violate the law in America by imposingfraudulent "legal"
- but totally unlawful - contracts on the American people. The banks Rule the Temple Church and the Attorners carry out their Orders by controlling their victim's judiciary."   "The legal system (judiciary) of the U.S.A. is controlled by the CrownTemple from the independent and sovereign City of London. The private Federal Reserve System, which issues fiat U.S. Federal Reserve Notes, is financially owned and controlled by the Crown from Switzerland, the home and legal origin for the charters of the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, and most importantly, the Bank of International Settlements.
Even Hitler respected his Crown bankers by not bombing Switzerland. The Bank of International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland [Vatican bank] controls all the central banks of the G7 nations.
He who controls the gold rules the world."   "The people who comprise the citizenry of a state are recognised only within natural and common law as is already established by God's Law. Only a State Citizen can be a party to an action within a State Court.
A common state citizen cannot be recognised in that court because he doesn't legally exist in Crown Chancery Courts. In order to be recognised in their State Courts, the common man must be converted to that of a corporate or legal entity (a legal fiction).
Now you know why they create such an entity using all capital letters within Birth Certificates issued by the State. They convert the common lawful man of God into a fictional legal entity subject to Administration by State Rules, Orders and Codes (there is no "law" within any Rule or Code). Of course, Rules, Codes, etc. do not apply to the lawful common man of the Lord of lords, so the man with inherent Godly law and rights must be converted into a legal "Person" of fictional "status" (another legal term) in order for their legal - but completely unlawful - State Judiciary (Chancery Courts) to have authority over him."   The CrownTemple
Article By: Rule of Mystery Babylon
The Templars of the Crown     https://wakeup-world.com/2013/11/05/the-crown-empire-and-the-city-of-london-corporation/

In this episode, we have co-founders of @Digittorney – Pakistan's fastest-growing online marketplace for lawyers, Barrister Khalique Zaman (Bar-at-Law, Honourable Society of Gray's Inn, L.L.B. (Honours), SOAS University of London) and Mohtashim Ahmad Siddiqi (Solicitor). In this episode, we discussed about what is the work of your law firm? Describe the Digittorney. - Do lawyers put their time and equity in start-up companies at risk? Why are attorneys unpopular in Pakistan, and what can be done to remedy this? - Why is it thought that attorneys with connections to and familiarity with judges might affect a case's result and a court's ruling? - What criteria are used in Pakistan to choose attorneys? - What can be done to spread the word about how important attorneys are for new companies and startups? - What are the social benefits of Digittorney? - How is Digittorney financed? - What is the business model for Digittorney? - Does Digital Attorney solicit donations? - How can Digittorney resolve the conflict of interest? - Why do politics and advocacy go hand in hand? The assumption that a lawyer can also be a politician has what basis?Find out about all that is happening in our country in this episode!#lawyer #law #lawfirm #lawandorder #lawenforcement #lawofattractionquotes #startup #startups #startuplife #startupbusiness #startuptips #startupideas #startupsupport 00:00 Introduction01:18 What does your law firm do? What is a digittorney?03:57 Do lawyers invest their time and have equity in new businesses at risk?06:34 Why are lawyers disliked in Pakistan, and how can this be changed?07:45 Why is it believed that lawyers with connections and knowledge of judges can influence a case's outcome and court decision?12:14 What standards are there in Pakistan for selecting a lawyer?16:00 What can be done to let people know how crucial lawyers are for new businesses and startups?22:10 How will digittorney benefit society?28:10 How is Digittorney funded? What is the Digittorney business model?31:33 Does Digital Attorney raise money?35:34 How can the conflict of interest be resolved by Digittorney?38:30 Why is there a connection between politics and advocacy? Why is it presumed that a lawyer can also be a politician?Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to catch on to some amazing conversations coming your way every week!Keep up with our podcast:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Howdoesitwor...Insta: https://www.instagram.com/howdoesitwo...Tiktok: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSRYSy1K1/Follow ProPakistani:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProPakistaniInsta: https://www.instagram.com/pro_pakistani/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProPakistaniPKLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prop...You can also audio stream our podcast here:Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3z6AGPiApple Podcast: https://apple.co/3b9GQGuSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3OFNm5H

Welcome to Episode 91 of the pod. In today's episode: King Charles III first state visit from South African President, Cyril Romophosa Royal tiaras aplenty as the Royals attend the first State Banquet in 4 years Catherine wow's in Jenny Packham Princess Royal take a trip to the Falkland Islands with treebilee and plaque attack moments The Queen Consort visits Ascot with The Ebony Riding Club  William checks out the new facilities at RAF Coningsby And Prince Charles has a Mary Berry cake-cutting moment at the 900th birthday of St Bartholomew's Hospital   Plus so much more.

This was a joint 3CL/Cambridge Private Law Centre event. Additive layer manufacturing, better known as 3D-printing, is a manufacturing technology which has been evolving steadily over the last few decades, and has now advanced to the point where it can make the leap from niche technology to mainstream application. Its potential is such that it could change where and the manner in which many types of goods are produced. An interesting aspect of 3D-printing is that it allows for the unbundling of the production process. In this paper, I intend to explore what this could mean for the laws on the humble contract for the sale of goods, and whether the potential of 3D-printing requires developments in the law. Christian Twigg-Flesner LL.B. PCHE Ph.D. (Sheffield) is Professor of International Commercial Law at the University of Warwick (since September 2017). Previously, he was Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Hull, having joined there as Lecturer in 2004, and he previously taught at the University of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent University. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of Commercial, Consumer and Contract Law, with a particular focus on the implications of digitalisation. His research covers English, European and International dimensions. He is a Fellow of the European Law Institute, an Associate Academic Fellow of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, and one of the Law editors for the Journal of Consumer Policy. He has been a Senior International Fellow at the University of Bayreuth (2016-18), and visiting professor at the universities of Münster, Bielefeld, Osnabrück, and City University Hong Kong. He has spoken at conferences throughout Europe, as well as in Hong Kong and Japan. He has published extensively, particularly on EU Consumer and Contract Law. His books include Foundations of International Commercial Law (Routledge, 2021), Rethinking EU Consumer Law, with Geraint Howells and Thomas Wilhelmsson (Routledge, 2017), The Europeanisation of Contract Law (2nd ed, Routledge, 2013) and A Cross-Border-Only Regulation for Consumer Transactions in the EU – A New Approach to EU Consumer Law (Springer, 2012). He has edited the Cambridge Companion to European Union Private Law (Cambridge University Press, 2010), and the Elgar Research Handbook on EU Consumer and Contract Law (Edward Elgar, 2016). He is also an editor of the 13th and 14th editions of Atiyah and Adams' Sale of Goods (Pearson, 2016; 2020; with Rick Canavan). 3CL runs the 3CL Travers Smith Lunchtime Seminar Series, featuring leading academics from the Faculty, and high-profile practitioners. For more information see: https://www.3cl.law.cam.ac.uk/centre-activities

This was a joint 3CL/Cambridge Private Law Centre event. Additive layer manufacturing, better known as 3D-printing, is a manufacturing technology which has been evolving steadily over the last few decades, and has now advanced to the point where it can make the leap from niche technology to mainstream application. Its potential is such that it could change where and the manner in which many types of goods are produced. An interesting aspect of 3D-printing is that it allows for the unbundling of the production process. In this paper, I intend to explore what this could mean for the laws on the humble contract for the sale of goods, and whether the potential of 3D-printing requires developments in the law. Christian Twigg-Flesner LL.B. PCHE Ph.D. (Sheffield) is Professor of International Commercial Law at the University of Warwick (since September 2017). Previously, he was Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Hull, having joined there as Lecturer in 2004, and he previously taught at the University of Sheffield and Nottingham Trent University. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of Commercial, Consumer and Contract Law, with a particular focus on the implications of digitalisation. His research covers English, European and International dimensions. He is a Fellow of the European Law Institute, an Associate Academic Fellow of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, and one of the Law editors for the Journal of Consumer Policy. He has been a Senior International Fellow at the University of Bayreuth (2016-18), and visiting professor at the universities of Münster, Bielefeld, Osnabrück, and City University Hong Kong. He has spoken at conferences throughout Europe, as well as in Hong Kong and Japan. He has published extensively, particularly on EU Consumer and Contract Law. His books include Foundations of International Commercial Law (Routledge, 2021), Rethinking EU Consumer Law, with Geraint Howells and Thomas Wilhelmsson (Routledge, 2017), The Europeanisation of Contract Law (2nd ed, Routledge, 2013) and A Cross-Border-Only Regulation for Consumer Transactions in the EU – A New Approach to EU Consumer Law (Springer, 2012). He has edited the Cambridge Companion to European Union Private Law (Cambridge University Press, 2010), and the Elgar Research Handbook on EU Consumer and Contract Law (Edward Elgar, 2016). He is also an editor of the 13th and 14th editions of Atiyah and Adams' Sale of Goods (Pearson, 2016; 2020; with Rick Canavan). 3CL runs the 3CL Travers Smith Lunchtime Seminar Series, featuring leading academics from the Faculty, and high-profile practitioners. For more information see: https://www.3cl.law.cam.ac.uk/centre-activities

As lawyers and law firms have made the effort to meet clients where they are, the transition to remote work was well underway in the legal profession long before the COVID pandemic made it a necessity. In this episode, we hear about what a remote experience looks like for three very different firms: an internationally-distributed law firm, a digital-first law firm, and a law firm that delivers legal services from an RV.Specific topics highlighted in this episode include: How lawyer mobility contributes to an improved client experience The technology that enables a remotely-delivered client experience How remote legal work can simultaneously improve access to justice and the client pipeline for law firms How to manage remotely distributed legal teams Listen now to learn how to ensure a great client experience whether you're working in the office, from the courthouse, or on the road.Our GuestsMitch JacksonJon Mitchell “Mitch” Jackson is a senior partner and founding attorney of Jackson & Wilson. He has represented clients in the Orange County, CA, area for over 30 years, and he is committed to providing the trustworthy and skilled legal representation people need during the most difficult times of their lives—after a serious accident or the loss of a loved one. He has met with considerable success in this endeavor, recovering millions on behalf of the injured, including numerous multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. Also known as “The Streaming Lawyer,” Mitch is a legal social media expert who speaks regularly across the US and teaches other lawyers how to market themselves better. You can follow Mitch on Twitter at @mitchjacksonJustin OsbornJustin Osborn is a founding member of Counsel Carolina (Osborn Gambale Beckley & Budd PLLC), whose personal advocacy for fairness and progressive social policies led to the firm's RV-based mobile services program. A former insurance adjuster and insurance defense lawyer, Justin now represents clients against the same corporate and insurance interests he once defended. A proud tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation and one of the first in his family to obtain a college degree, Justin has rededicated his career to making legal services more equitable and universally accessible. You can follow Justin on Twitter at @justin_osbornLeón Fernando del CantoLeón Fernando Del Canto leads Del Canto Chambers' International Tax & Legal team. In 2006 he became the first Spanish citizen to hold a double qualification as a barrister in England and Spanish Abogado and he joined The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn in London. He is a member of the Worshipful Association of Tax Advisers in the City of London, and a liveryman of the City of London. Fernando has represented clients in Madrid, New York, London, Doha, and Hong Kong. He advocates for private clients and their families as well as for companies with international operations. You can follow Fernando on Twitter at @LeonFDelCanto

Yasser Latif Hamdani is a Human Rights Barrister and author based in Pakistan. Mr. Hamdani was completed his undergrad training at Rutgers University, US, law degrees from Punjab University and University of Management Sciences in Pakistan and was called to the bar at Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn in London. He has a keen interest in history and constitutional law. He will be discussing the book "Jinnah: A Life."

How do you measure the impact of a big idea? Shifting to a client-centered model is a big, broad change for the legal profession—but how can law firms tell it's the right one? In the latest episode of Matters, Jack and Nefra are joined by a data scientist and three law firm leaders to learn what firms should be looking at, business metrics to focus on, and how their clients are letting them know they're on the right track.Specific topics highlighted in this episode include: Data points and metrics for measuring the impact of a shift to a client-centered model What ‘success' means to different law firms The opportunities for law firms to collect feedback from clients Listen now to learn how to measure what matters to your law firm.Our GuestsNika KabiriNika Kabiri has spent 20+ years studying how people make decisions in a variety of contexts. She has a JD from the University of Texas, a PhD in Sociology from the University of Washington, and currently teaches Decision Science at the University of Washington. Nika has worked with businesses of all sizes, including Amazon, Microsoft, VMware, Sony, Oakley, PepsiCo, General Mills, Anheuser-Busch InBev, the Seattle Seahawks, Zillow, Expedia, Smartsheet—and Clio. She is also an Advisor at Madrona Venture Labs, where she helps startups get their footing. You can follow Nika on Twitter at @nikakabiriRebecca BellRebecca is the founder and principal attorney at rb LEGAL, LLC. She started the firm to provide people with real and  practical solutions to their legal questions in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Rebecca brings a wealth of expertise, wisdom, experience, and compassion to the rb LEGAL team. She helps clients with their probate, estate planning, business law, and equine law issues. Her hobbies include Latin & Ballroom dancing and spoiling her dogs. She prefers Haagen-Dazs® Vanilla or Culver's® Chocolate Custard. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter at @rb_legal.Katy YoungOn a typical day you'll find Katy, Ad Astra's managing partner and boss lady extraordinaire, out on the front lines advocating fiercely for her clients — as well as behind the scenes, helping to build a law firm full of wonderful people she's proud of. “You miss 100% of the shots you don't take” is one of Katy's life mantras, and she's never backed down from pursuing the outcome that represents a true victory for each client. You can follow Katy on Twitter at @astralegalsf.León Fernando del CantoLeón Fernando Del Canto leads Del Canto Chambers' International Tax & Legal team. In 2006 he became the first Spanish citizen to hold a double qualification as a barrister in England and Spanish Abogado and he joined The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn in London. He is a member of the Worshipful Association of Tax Advisers in the City of London, and a liveryman of the City of London. Fernando has represented clients in Madrid, New York, London, Doha, and Hong Kong. He advocates for private clients and their families as well as for companies with international operations. You can follow Fernando on Twitter at @LeonFDelCanto

In the past couple of episodes, we've looked at practical ways to put yourself in your client's shoes, and to adopt a client-centered mindset. This episode, we're looking at how to put client-centered ideas into practice at your firm, and to help us, four legal experts shared their knowledge around implementing techniques that improve the experience for clients and members of the firm. Specific topics highlighted in this episode include: Why it's important to put client-centered practices in place at your firm How to build your practice around the client experience How to try new techniques, evaluate them, and make adjustments over time The value of getting feedback from clients, and using it to improve your practice This episode features Mitch Kowalski, Shreya Ley, Elise Buie, and Fernando del Canto. Listen now to hear their valuable perspectives.Our Guests:Mitch KowalskiMitch Kowalski is a lawyer, writer, keynote speaker, legal operations consultant, and author of the critically-acclaimed books The Great Legal Reformation and Avoiding Extinction: Reimagining Legal Services for the 21st Century. A College of Law Practice Management Fellow and a Fastcase 50 Innovator Award honoree, Mitch has general counsel, international law firm partner, and Board of Directors experience. As a legal consultant, he helps teams and law firms to deliver value and perform at higher levels. Mitch speaks on legal service innovation at conferences around the world and writes for a variety of publications about the challenges of legal operations. You can follow him on Twitter at @MEKowalskiShreya LeyShreya Ley is a Lawyer-Human with LayRoots. While on a surfing trip in Westport, WA, she and her partner in life and business chose to open a practice focusing on estate planning and asset protection. They have a special interest in how small business owners can protect their personal assets, continue to provide for their families in case of an emergency, and protect their intellectual property. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, Shreya received her J.D. at Tulane University Law School in 2010. You can follow Shreya on Twitter at @layyourrootsElise BuieElise Buie is Founder of Elise Buie Family Law Group, a family lawyer, and a Guardian ad Litem based in the Seattle area. Elise is an active member of the Washington Bar and many other bars and legal organizations. She provides her time and services through the Moderate Means program of the Washington State Bar Association, and she completed the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute sponsored by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Boulder, Colorado. Elise and her firm focus on advocating for children's best interest in high-conflict divorce and dependency matters. You can follow her on Twitter at @elisebuieLeón Fernando del CantoLeón Fernando Del Canto leads Del Canto Chambers' International Tax & Legal team. In 2006 he became the first Spanish citizen to hold a double qualification as a barrister in England and Spanish Abogado and he joined The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn in London. He is a member of the Worshipful Association of Tax Advisers in the City of London, and a liveryman of the City of London. Fernando has represented clients in Madrid, New York, London, Doha, and Hong Kong. He advocates for private clients and their families as well as for companies with international operations. You can follow Fernando on Twitter at @LeonFDelCanto

David F.K. Mpanga is the Deputy Chairman at Bowmans, a top tier Africa-wide law firm, and  co-founder of top tier law firm, A.F. Mpanga Advocates (now Bowmans Uganda). He is a barrister of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple and an advocate of the courts of Uganda with almost three decades of experience. David is also the Minister for Special Duties in the Buganda Government, an institution headed by the Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda. David is also the author of The Politics of Common Sense.In this episode, David speaks about his book The Politics of Common Sense, including how he decided on the title, beliefs and perspectives which he had that were challenged as he wrote his book, the origins of negative tribalism on the continent, the importance of strong institutions in governance and why young Africans cannot afford to be apathetic when it comes to politics.David also speaks about his love for music, how he started deejaying as a hobby and his Mixcloud channel. The Politics of Common Sense is available at Aristoc and Bookpoint (in Kampala, Uganda), and is available for purchase online at Apple and Barnes & Noble. 

In this slightly belated Father's Day episode, we return to the snarky wit of Walter Map as he explains why it's so hard to be the man of the house. Today's Text Map, Walter. De Nugis Curialium. Translated by Montague R. James, historical notes by John Edward Lloyd, edited by E. Sidney Hartland, Cymmrodorion Record Series, no. 9, Honourable Society of Cymmrodorion, 1923. References Jones, Kathleen W. "Mother's Day: The Creation, Promotion and Meaning of a New Holiday in the Progressive Era." Texas Studies in Literature and Language, vol. 22, no. 2, Summer 1980, pp. 175-196. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/40754605. Audio Credit: Young Frankenstein. Directed by Mel Brooks. 20th Century Fox, 1974.

This week's guest is Director of A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling and former Irish pro-cyclist, Anthony Walsh. Anthony began his career in the field of law, having trained as a Barrister at The Honourable Society of King's Inns. After completing his training however Anthony decided to transition into full time cycling. In 2013, Anthony founded his company A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling which is now an internationally recognised coaching company. The company aims to help time crunched athletes use cycling as a tool to improve Health, Happiness and Longevity. Anthony has also recently started his own podcast called The Roadman Podcast which is all about cycling and it's healing effects on the mind, body and soul. James sits down with Anthony to discuss his career, the challenges and changes he has overcome and the importance of having passion for your work.

This week's guest is Director of A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling and former Irish pro-cyclist, Anthony Walsh. Anthony began his career in the field of law, having trained as a Barrister at The Honourable Society of King's Inns. After completing his training however Anthony decided to transition into full time cycling. In 2013, Anthony founded his company A1 Coaching/Roadman Cycling which is now an internationally recognised coaching company. The company aims to help time crunched athletes use cycling as a tool to improve Health, Happiness and Longevity. Anthony has also recently started his own podcast called The Roadman Podcast which is all about cycling and it's healing effects on the mind, body and soul. James sits down with Anthony to discuss his career, the challenges and changes he has overcome and the importance of having passion for your work.

If I had to describe Advocate Fadzayi Mahere in three words, they would be: Clarity, Courage and Commitment. A constitutional lawyer who has been in practice for 12 years, she practices as an advocate at the Harare Bar. Her main fields of practice include constitutional law, human rights law, and administrative law. In this conversation we talk a lot about how her early years prepared her for life as an advocate, the important role that mentors and role models have played, and why engaging with the political situation in a country is everyone's responsibility. Her passion for the law is palpable, and her commitment to righting wrongs offers hope in a jaded world. Fadzayi holds a Masters in International Law from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Zimbabwe. Prior to reading law at Cambridge, Fadzayi worked in the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in the Hague and for the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. She was also awarded a Pegasus Fellowship from the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple in London, which enabled her to work in various Chambers in London, including Essex Court Chambers and Doughty Street Chambers. In addition to her professional commitments, Fadzayi was the spokesperson and a leading political activist in the #ThisFlag Citizens' Movement between 2016 and 2017 where she led a political activism campaign against top government officials including the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and the Ministry of Health. She ran for the post of Member of Parliament for Mt Pleasant Constituency where she contested as an independent candidate in the 2018 election. Fadzayi is currently the National Spokesperson of Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance. You can find her here: @advocatemahere on Twitter @zim_iron_lady on Instagram, and Fadzayi Mahere on LinkedIn

In this episode, the Hon Ann Ainslie-Wallace shares her wisdom on persuading judges with host Bibi Badejo.   Ann was appointed to the Appeals Division of the Family Court of Australia in 2010, having served on the bench of the District Court of New South Wales, Australia, since 1997, presiding over both civil and criminal trials.  Ann has contributed extensively to advocacy training in Australia and internationally. She is the Chair of the Australian Advocacy Institute's Board of Directors and a faculty member of the Keble Advanced International Advocacy Course. She further teaches advocacy at The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, where she was appointed Master of the Bench in 2015.  Please subscribe to The Advocacy Podcast and visit www.theadvocacypodcast.com for more information and additional resources.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Nina Justin in the midst of the black Swan event we call The Covid http://www.ninajustin.com/ Entrepreneur, Business & Resilience Mentor, Writer Resilience is a very critical component of self-leadership. You are not born with resilience but you can acquire it through effort and life experience. Nina Justin is a lawyer by training (England & Wales, The Honourable Society of Gray's Inn), an entrepreneur at heart, an artist in spirit and a resilience mentor for entrepreneurs. A global citizen, a writer, an adventurer, a creator, a cook, a wife and a mama. Nina works with entrepreneurs and start-up/scale-up companies, to help them grow. Her work is centered around growth and expansion projects - spreading the wings through resilience in pursuing their ambition, competitive instinct and survival skills. I am fueled by enthusiasm, "can do" attitude and I always ask "How can we make the best of it?" It is my personal mission to make the spirit of entrepreneurialism contagious amongst women. I would like to stimulate confidence and more gender diversity in entrepreneurship. Book - Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection- Haemin Sunim Song - Violin Concerto in B minor Advice – Be Yourself #Resilience Download our 5 3 1 workbook https://www.sprinklecaldwell.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/The-Resilince-Inititive-Workbook-printable-double-sided.pdf Learn more about my book Mine, Ours, and Yours: A Father's Journey through the Life and Death of a Child Found on Amazon in paperback, Kindle, and Audionbook at https://www.amazon.com/Mine-Ours-Yours-Fathers-Journey-ebook/dp/B07SGYR81P - “Reading Watson Jordan's memoir brought to mind other powerful testaments to loss and grief such as A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis and A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken. Like these writers, Jordan pulls back the curtain to reveal an intimate account of tragedy as well as enduring love. Jordan's writing is a gift to all of us who have and will face the loss of loved ones.” James W Pharr In support of the book I launched The Resilience Initiative www.hashtagresilience.com We are currently promoting resilience around the world and I am known for my headstand to raise awareness. In addition to our Podcast we speak at and facilitate events for organizations. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT #RESILIENCE H. Watson Jordan II, Ed. D Watson@hashtagresilience.com The Resilience Initiative I will stand on my head to Raise Resilience Awareness

Thanks for listening to Grilled, we talk to the UKs best chefs every week so make sure you follow us so you don’t miss out on the latest episode. Please give us a follow and rate us so more people can find us! In this episode our deputy editor Tani, talks to David Bush, the head chef at The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Born and bred in Essex, David started his career working at a hotel in Brentwood - the Mary Green manor - while he trained at college and for another four years afterwards. During that time, it progressed from 1 AA-Rosette to 5, but, sensing that his team members all wanted to go their separate ways, he accepted a friend's recommendation and successfully applied for a position at The House of Commons. There, he found a good work-life balance and more opportunity for progression than in his previous role. An annual awards of excellence graduate, an MCA finalist, the winner of the London Chef of the Year, Craft Guild Chef of the Year and gold medallist at Hotelympia - he now wants to pass on the mantle and train younger chefs to take part in competitions of their own. If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode each week - if you are not already become a member of The Staff Canteen and keep up to date: www.thestaffcanteen.com/index/register Please support us if you like what we do: www.patreon.com/Thestaffcanteen

I chat to Kate Faulkner, Legal Research Librarian at the Squire Law Library, the law faculty library at the University of Cambridge. Kate worked as a freelance indexer for 12 years and is still working on the Inner Temple Bench Papers of Judge Monier-Williams for the archivist at the Honourable Society of Inner Temple. In her spare time Kate visits libraries and blogs about them here: https://librarytouristblog.com/

The conclusion to the previous episode on Richard Oliver's struggles with the sinister but very beautiful Honourable Society and trying to prove why he deserves to be saved and to be unsuccessful will mean death.This episode also features Richard answering questions from listeners, with all the questions being about Richard himself, as well as an interview with train psychiatrist Dr. Bernadette Junker.In this episode Dr. Bernadette Junker is played by Alma Spar.Theme music is as always provided by the talented Chip Michael, for more of Chip's music go to www.soundcloud.com/chipmichael. Audio and editing assistance in making the whole episode sound better from Victoria Dubendorf.  Season 2 Episode 1 Part 2 Transcript

International criminal tribunals face an enormous task when they seek to analyse the thousands of pages of evidence that are presented in the course of their trials... Abstract International criminal tribunals face an enormous task when they seek to analyse the thousands of pages of evidence that are presented in the course of their trials, and to draw conclusions on the guilt or innocence of accused persons based on that evidence. Yet, whilst rules of admissibility have been subjected to a great deal of academic commentary, many key debates relating to proof in international criminal trials have remained under-theorised to date. This paper discusses the evaluation of evidence in international criminal trials. It argues that, despite over two decades of practice in contemporary international criminal tribunals, no consistent approach as to how judges should weigh evidence and use it for fact-finding has emerged. The quality of evidence required to meet the standard of proof at different stages of proceedings in the International Criminal Court remains uncertain. Furthermore, it shall be argued that the structure of international criminal judgments can detract from the clarity of their findings, and this in turn has an impact on their legal and sociological legitimacy. Bio: Yvonne McDermott Rees is Associate Professor of Law at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, Swansea University. She is the author of Fairness in International Criminal Trials (Oxford University Press, 2016) and over 50 journal articles and book chapters on international criminal procedure, human rights, and the law of evidence in international criminal trials. She is an Academic Fellow of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, and a Door Tenant at Invictus Chambers, London.

Mara Malagodi and Luke McDonagh speak at the South Asia Seminar In this seminar Dr Malagodi and Dr McDonagh examine the Dominion Constitutions of Pakistan and Ireland from a comparative perspective. While the two countries could be described as being dramatically different from one another in some ways - e.g. in terms of geography, size of economy, population size - in fact as countries that gained independence in the 20th century from the British Empire via Dominion status they share some important and under-explored political and constitutional similarities, including: (i) in political terms, the legacy of the British 'Westminster' model of government and its emphasis on executive authority; (ii) in legal terms, the impact on the legal system of the subversion of the terms of the Dominion constitutions in each state, particularly with regard to the role of the judiciary and the status of constituent assemblies; and (iii) in relation to questions of religion and nationalism, the dramatic legacy of partition. By exploring these areas from a comparative perspective Dr Malagodi and Dr McDonagh shine a light on the legal and political challenges of the post-colonial experience in two key states that emerged from the British Empire. Mara Malagodi is a Lecturer in Law at City University London. Mara joined the City Law School in September 2015. Mara is a comparative constitutional lawyer with a linguistically informed specialism in South Asian law and politics, human rights law, and legal history. She is the author of the monograph Constitutional Nationalism and Legal Exclusion in Nepal (OUP, 2013) and of several articles and book chapters on South Asian constitutional law and legal history. Before joining The City Law School, Mara was a British Academy Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Law at LSE (2012-2015) and a Senior Teaching Fellow at SOAS (2008-2012). She is a scholar of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, which awarded her the Blackstone Entrance Exhibition and the Quatercentenary Scholarship. She was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2016. Mara has also worked as an external consultant for various UN agencies. Mara holds her Doctorate, MA in South Asia Area Studies, and BA (Hons) in Nepali & Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies (University of London); Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) from The City Law School; Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) from the then College of Law; and BA in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Trieste. Luke McDonagh is a Lecturer in the Law School at The City Law School. He undertakes research primarily in the area of Intellectual Property Law and Constitutional Law. Luke holds a PhD from Queen Mary, University of London (2011), an LL.M from the London School of Economics (LSE) (2006-07) and a B.C.L. degree from NUI, Galway (2002-05). Prior to taking up his position at City in September 2015 he was a Lecturer in the Law School at Cardiff University from 2013-2015 and before that he was LSE Fellow in the Law Department at the London School of Economics (LSE) for 2011-2013. During 2014-15 Luke was a Visiting Scholar at Waseda University Law School, Tokyo, Japan. Luke has published widely in journals including The Modern Law Review, Civil Justice Quarterly and the Journal of Law and Society – and his work has had considerable impact, including being cited in 2014 in a UK House of Commons debate on patent litigation, a UK Law Commission report on patent law, and in an amicus curiae submission to the US Supreme Court in the patent case of Highmark v Allcare (2014).

In the first ever Lives in a Landscape, the Ancient and Honourable Society of Ratters leave London clubland behind and head for Yorkshire to experience the excitement of a real rat-hunt, masterminded by ex-miner Brian Oliver. But when he invites them back to his council semi, it's not quite what they're expecting. Alan Dein has presented the programme since 2008 - before then, most editions were audio montages without a presenter. Producer: Laurence Grissell