In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Paul Powlesland about his work on nature and whether rivers, forests and...
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Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised above 10 years old?
In this first episode of series 5, Alma-Constance and Lucinda revisit one of their first topics - the age of criminal...
Looking Back at Series 4
In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda look back at Series 4 where they've been talking to people working in the legal...
All about Inquiries
After a major tragedy, public inquiries look at what happened, why it happened, and who is to blame, and what could be done to...
Why is the Old Bailey the most famous criminal court in England and Wales?
On Episode 11 of Series 4, Alma and Lucinda talk to Anuja Dhir KC, the first non-white Judge to serve at the Old Bailey, about...
How Does the Law Impact Children When Someone Dies?
We know that law affects us during our lives but what happens to all of our things when we die, like our social media accounts...
Series 4, Episode 9: Online Safety Act – what is being done to keep children safe online
Adults might want to listen to this episode before listening with young children, as we mention the words self-harm, suicide,...
How can laws protect creative works?
If you write a song, create music or a fantastic invention, what can you do if someone copies your hard work? Alma- Constance...
Do you have to go to court to resolve disputes?
Going to court can be lengthy, expensive and leave people feeling dissatisfied with the outcome. Alma- Constance and Lucinda...
What is the role of ethics in law?
What does ethics mean and why is it so important in the legal system and can it ensure that lawyers can be trusted?Alma-...
How to practice law without going to university
Did you know that you don’t have to go to university to become a lawyer? Some 17,000 people have been trained to become...
How law centres tackle the causes of poverty and inequality in our communities
Getting legal advice can be very expensive and many people can't afford it. Law centres are based in local communities to give...
What’s the difference between civil liberties and human rights?
The UK signed the European Convention on Human Rights, which covers both human rights and civil liberties, and it is part of our...
Is the King above the law?
In May 2023, King Charles III was crowned as the new monarch for the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Part of his role,...
How human rights can be used to protect children and promote equality
Human rights are for everyone, but some groups do not get access to them equally. Why is this and what can be done? ...
What have we learnt in Series 3?
In this short round up episode, we look back on what we have learnt in Series 3 about how law affects children and young people...
How the ICO works to protect children online
How are children protected online and who is responsible for enforcing this? Alma-Constance and Lucinda talk to Emily Keaney,...
What does an MP do?
What does an MP do when they are in government and in opposition and what is the...
Who gives the government legal advice about its laws?
02 June 2023 Who gives the government legal advice about its laws? Alma-Constance...
Why are Children’s Rights in Scotland the strongest in the UK?
27 April 2023 Why has Scotland given children the strongest rights in the UK?...