Law According To A King

In today's episode, to celebrate 2021 LGBTQ+ History Month, we talk to the incomparable Olly Pike, the founder of the LGBTQ+ edutainment organisation Pop'n'Olly, about why his work to educate young people about queer communities is so important, and why the law isn't the only tool we need to make LGBTQ+ equality a reality. 

You can find Olly's work and support his efforts at popnolly.com and lgbteducation.co.uk, and remember to check out his podcast Equality Education and his YouTube and social media resources as well!

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn more about the history of queer legal liberation in the UK and around the world, from the 1533 Buggery Act to the present day and looking for next steps to ensure equal protection for all under the laws. 

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In today's episode we talk to Cari Mitchell, a spokeswoman for the English Collective of Prostitutes, about her work to decriminalise prostitution and keep sex workers safe, why people go into sex work, and the need to centre sex workers in discussions about regulating the industry.

For more information, to support their work, or to access help, find the English Collective of Prostitutes at prostitutescollective.net, or follow them on Twitter at @prostitutescoll, Facebook at @proscoll and Instagram at @ecp_org to keep updated on their great work. 

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Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about the fight to decriminalise prostitution, and the problems with the law that prevent sex workers from staying safe and getting help. 

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In today's episode we talk to Samantha Ryan, a professor in criminal law at Newcastle University, about her research into the relationship between morality and the criminal law, the decriminalisation of HIV+ transmission, and the role of autonomy when it comes to the law. 

WARNING: This content may not be suitable for all audiences, and some listeners may find the content distressing.

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about the reasons why many academics are arguing for the decriminalization of HIV transmission, and the public health reasons why punishing reckless HIV transmission can be dangerous. 

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In today's episode we talk to Perry Dane, a professor of constitutional law at Rutgers University Law School, about his thoughts on the historic second impeachment of President Donald Trump in the wake of the deadly insurrection at the Capitol. 

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about the process for impeaching a president, and what is meant by the impeachable offences of 'high crimes and misdemeanours'. 

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In today's episode we talk to Mick Lawlor, a partner in the disputes practice at top #3 world law firm DLA Piper about his work representing clients, the importance of confidentiality, and what lawyers can and can't keep secret.

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about how NDAs are used in the context of workplace sexual harassment and assault, and the arguments for and against this controversial practice in the wake of the #MeToo movement. 

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In today's episode we talk to Stas Kuzmierkiewicz, a pro bono associate at global law firm Baker McKenzie, about his work providing free legal advice to charities, the world of corporate law pro bono, and the ways in which the private sector can complement government work in expanding access to justice. 

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about the history of legal aid in the UK, and why the government shouldn't use an exceptional case as an excuse to restrict access to justice for everyone. 

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In Part II of our US election special episode, we continue our conversation with Ben Bressette, the political director of March For Our Lives Virginia, about his work as a gun safety activist, and why it is so important to hold our government to account, even in the middle of a global pandemic. 

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about the different ways there are to keep our elected leaders on the right path, and why public criticism is crucial in maintaining our democracy.

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In Part I of our US election special episode, we talk to Ben Bressette about his work as a 16-year-old gun control activist for March For Our Lives Virginia and his "anti-endorsement" in the 2020 Presidential Election between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about the different ways there are to keep our elected leaders on the right path, and why public criticism is crucial in maintaining our democracy.

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn at @lawaccordingtoaking, Twitter at @lawaccording, or email us on [email protected] with your questions, comments, and ideas. 

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In today's episode, we talk to Peadar O'Cearnaigh, a journalist for the Canary UK, about criminal justice, the prison system, and the problem with our focus on retribution over rehabilitation. 

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn about how to prove someone is guilty of murder, kidnapping, or aggravated burglary, and what true crime leaves out.

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In today's episode we talk to Dr Fergal Davis, a reader in public law at King's College London's Dickson Poon School of Law, about where the judiciary came from, the consequences of partisanship in the law, and how the Human Rights Act influences parliamentary sovereignty. 

Check out the accompanying blog post at lawaccordingtoaking.blogspot.com to learn why electing judges doesn't work, and the importance of an independent judiciary. 

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