The Law for Lawmakers Podcast

In this special episode of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, recorded live at the JUSTICE Annual Conference, senior judges from across the UK's three legal jurisdictions reflect on the Rule of Law and the challenges facing the justice system. Featuring Lady Carmichael of the Court of Session, Lord Justice McCloskey of the Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland, and Lord Briggs of the UK Supreme Court, t...

In this episode of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, Fiona sits down with Lord Strathclyde to explore the constitutional principles that underpin the UK's democracy. Lord Strathclyde discusses the importance of parliamentary scrutiny, the relationship between Parliament, the courts and the executive, and the need for strong institutions to maintain public trust. He also reflects on the strengths of t...

In episode six of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, JUSTICE Senior Lawyer Ellen Lefley explores the relationship between artificial intelligence and the Rule of Law, and what it means for Parliament as AI becomes increasingly embedded in public services and the justice system. Drawing on JUSTICE’s research on AI in justice and policing, Lefley discusses the opportunities and risks presented by emergi...

In episode five of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, Andrew Denny of A&O Shearman explores the relationship between business and the Rule of Law, and reflects on why legal certainty is one of the UK’s greatest economic strengths.  Denny argues that the UK’s historic reputation for upholding the Rule of Law has long played a central role in attracting foreign investment. Maintaining that reputatio...

In this episode of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, Fiona is joined by Karl Turner MP for a conversation on jury trials, parliamentary scrutiny, and the future of the justice system. Turner examines the government’s proposed restrictions on jury trials and the wider implications of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. He reflects on the role of Parliament in scrutinising legislation, stressing that detail...

In today's episode, of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, Fiona chats to The Rt. Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC about the Rule of Law. Throughout their thorough conversation, Buckland explores the relationship between parliamentary sovereignty and the rule of law, warning of the risks when political rhetoric undermines judicial independence. He also contests calls to leave the European Convention on H...

In this episode of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, we are joined by Baroness Shami Chakrabarti for a conversation on accountability and the rule of law. Along with JUSTICE’s Fiona Rutherford, Chakrabarti explores the essential role of judicial review in holding government to account, challenging claims that it is “anti-democratic” and warning against growing political attacks on courts and judges....

In this episode of the Law for Lawmakers podcast, we are joined by Dominic Grieve KC (former Attorney General for England and Wales and former Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee) for an in-depth conversation on power, principles, and Parliament. Along with JUSTICE's Fiona Rutherford, Grieve explores what parliamentary sovereignty - the principle that Parliament is the UK’s supreme le...

In this first episode of the Law for Lawmakers Podcast, we introduce JUSTICE’s Law for Lawmakers guide and explore the legal and constitutional principles that underpin good law making in the UK. Designed to support Parliamentarians as custodians of our democracy, the guide provides practical tools to scrutinise legislation, draft amendments, and hold power to account. This podcast brings those id...