The Judge

Before Democracy: Moots, Stonehenge and the Rules We Live By (Federation Part 3) 22.10.2026 26:09 ↓

In this third instalment of the Federation series, Colin welcomes Supreme Court Judge David Ashton-Lewis back to the microphone, by popular demand. They start with a listener's question: what came before democracy? The Judge takes us from Roman town squares to the English "Moot", where tribal leaders heard grievances and handed down rulings. He describes a village green near Sheffield where, he sa...

Is Our Federation Set in Concrete? The Judge on Democracy, the States and the Future 14.10.2026 26:22 ↓

Judge David Ashton Lewis, introduced as a Supreme Court Judge, returns to the Radio 4CRB studio for the second part of his conversation with host Colin on Australian federation. After looking at the history in earlier episodes, they turn to where we stand today. Is the system working, does it need a poke or a prod, or should it be scrapped altogether? The Judge argues that Australia should keep it...

What Is Federation, and Why Does It Still Matter? 08.10.2026 27:37 ↓

Colin is joined once again by Supreme Court Judge David Ashton Lewis. This week they answer a question from a listener who asked what Federation means for Australia, how it came about and where we stand today. David says it is poorly taught, if it is taught at all, and he believes too few Australians really know it. David starts with everyday examples, such as the states handling COVID rules and t...

The Judge - October 1st 02.10.2026 28:02 ↓

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The Judge - Bill of Rights 18.09.2026 23:50 ↓

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The Judge - September 10th 10.09.2026 22:28 ↓

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The Judge - What is love 27.08.2026 24:00 ↓

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The Judge - July 9th 09.07.2026 26:37 ↓

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The Judge - Socrates Part 1 edit 25.06.2026 23:59 ↓

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The Judge - June 18th 18.06.2026 23:55 ↓

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