Double Jeopardy - UK Law and Politics

Covering the critical intersections of law and politics in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain’s legal and political present and future.

-What happens when law and politics collide? 

-How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? 

-What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? 

-And who really holds power in Britain’s legal and political system? 

Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays. Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain.