The Law Show

The Law Show is your guide to the law and the legal decisions that have a bearing on everyone in the UK.

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What are Blitz courts?
So-called "blitz" hearings are expanding across England and Wales - but what are they?
17 Jun 2026,27 mins
Political donations and the law
Who is allowed to contribute money to UK political parties, and how much can they give?
10 Jun 2026,28 mins
Why were three teen rapists not given custodial sentences?
Why were three teenagers convicted of rape given youth rehabilitation orders?
03 Jun 2026,28 mins
The Renters Rights Act - In Detail
What landlords and tenants need to know about the new law in England.
27 May 2026,28 mins
How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
We look at the biggest changes to asylum since the Second World War.
25 Mar 2026,28 mins
When is it legal to go to war?
Under international law, when can a country use force against another?
18 Mar 2026,28 mins
Is it legal for police to use live facial recognition technology?
Is live facial recognition vital to fight crime, or a step towards a surveillance state?
11 Mar 2026,27 mins
The plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales
Will the Courts and Tribunals Bill bring down the backlog in the criminal courts?
04 Mar 2026,27 mins
What is Misconduct in Public Office?
What does this offence mean, and who does it apply to?
25 Feb 2026,27 mins
The law under fire
Do political attacks on the law put legal professionals in danger?
19 Nov 2025,27 mins
The court delays crisis
Can extra funding for courts in England and Wales clear the backlog?
12 Nov 2025,27 mins
Immigration and the law - who stays? Who goes?
How do UK immigration laws work, and are they fit for purpose?
05 Nov 2025,28 mins
How can avoidable deaths be prevented?
Should a government body be created to make sure 'state-related deaths' are prevented?
11 Jun 2025,27 mins
Should killers be forced to attend sentencing hearings?
Victims' families want convicted killers forced into the dock for sentencing.
04 Jun 2025,28 mins
Wrongful convictions: why private prosecutions face reform
How should private prosecutions change following the Post Office scandal?
28 May 2025,28 mins
My data's been stolen in a cyberattack - can I sue?
UK retailers have faced cyberattacks - but what if your data is part of a breach?
21 May 2025,28 mins
Death and the Law in England and Wales
What you need to know when someone dies in England and Wales.
02 Apr 2025,28 mins
The human cost of court delays
What can be done about the massive court delays in England and Wales?
19 Mar 2025,28 mins
Genocide, war crimes and justice
What are the legal definitions of war crimes and genocide?
12 Mar 2025,28 mins
Expert witnesses in criminal trials
Who are expert witnesses, and what are the rules governing their use in criminal trials?
05 Mar 2025,27 mins
Joint enterprise - what is it and why is it controversial?
Joint enterprise is a powerful prosecution tool - but why is it controversial?
27 Nov 2024,28 mins
Miscarriages of justice and the CCRC
The CCRC was criticised over serious miscarriages of justice, but how does it work?
20 Nov 2024,28 mins
Inside the Family Courts
In this special edition of the Law Show, Dr Joelle Grogan looks at the family court system
13 Nov 2024,32 mins
The Renters' Rights Bill
Renters are set to get new rights - but will it make life harder for landlords?
06 Nov 2024,28 mins
Traumatised jurors, prenups and Japanese knotweed
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
12 Jun 2024,28 mins
Sewage-polluted waters, Divorce and financial orders, Leasehold reform
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
05 Jun 2024,28 mins
Assisted dying, County court judgments, Drill music and ... nakedness
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
29 May 2024,28 mins
Protest, Lasting power of attorney and the Green belt
Conversation about the laws making headlines, and the laws that shape everyday life.
22 May 2024,27 mins
Introducing The Law Show
The Law Show is a new legal programme presented by Dr Joelle Grogan.
21 May 2024,1 min
The Lady Chief Justice
The lady chief justice, Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill on her priorities and concerns
26 Mar 2024,28 mins