Jul 28, 202640 min
In this episode of Law in Context, we unpack two recent legal developments that have brought terrorism law, criminal justice and the right to protest into the spotlight in the UK. We discuss the Court of Appeal’s...
About this Podcast:
The rapid response events & podcasts series 'Law in Context' is hosted at the University of Sheffield, School of Law by Dr Anna Ventouratou (Lecturer in International Trade Law) and Dr Sotirios Lekkas (Lecturer in International Law). The series aims to provide an accessible overview of the legal matters pertaining to current affairs and the broader context within which the law operates. The talks are addressed to anyone that wants to know more about current affairs and what’s law got to do with it.
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What is Law in Context about?
The rapid response events & podcasts series 'Law in Context' is hosted at the University of Sheffield, School of Law by Dr Anna Ventouratou (Lecturer in International Trade Law) and Dr Sotirios Lekkas (Lecturer in International Law).
What has Law in Context covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 12 | From protest to terrorism: Palestine Action and the Filton 4" (28 July 2026, 40 minutes), "Episode 11 | Proving Genocide" (19 December 2025, 42 minutes), and "Off the Shelf Festival: Telling Tales, Narratives of Crime and Justice" (29 October 2025, 40 minutes).
How often does Law in Context publish?
Law in Context publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 54 minutes across 11 episodes.
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Booking probability for Law in Context is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Law in Context requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Law in Context's contact route on record: verified email.
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Law in Context
Episode 11 | Proving Genocide
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Episode 8 | Trump Tariffs 2.0
Apr 1, 202556 minS0<p>The Trump Administration is back. And so are their signature trade policies. 'Tariffs' must be the buzzword of the year so far. But let’s be honest – even those of us that work on these subjects need to google things...
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Feb 20, 20251h 6mS0<p>What do recent court rulings mean for the future of climate action? How are international legal bodies shaping the fight against climate change? In our first episode for 2025 , we join forces with the Sheffield...
Nov 4, 202452 minS0<p>Curious about how international law navigates the intersection of modern elections and digital technology? In Part II of our Elections Special, recorded for the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024, we delve...
Nov 1, 202452 minS1<p>Are you still confused about how the US electoral system works? Have you been invited to an election night party by your American friends but not quite sure what makes swing states such a big deal? Are you trying to...
Jun 20, 20241h 12mS1<p>From the French Revolution and the women's suffrage movement to the anti-apartheid struggle in South Africa, social movements and protests have served as catalysts for some of the most important events in world...
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Episode 3 | The Safety of Rwanda Bill
Mar 5, 202454 minS1<p>This episode discusses the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, which was introduced by the UK government in December 2023 and is currently discussed in the House of Lords. It unpacks the legal issues that...
Mar 1, 202453 minS1<p>This episode of our rapid response event and podcast series unpacks the recent judgments of the International Court of Justice (available here and here) in the disputes initiated by Ukraine against Russia in respect...
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Episode 1 | South Africa v. Israel
Feb 23, 202457 minS1<p>On January 26 the International Court of Justice handed down its order on provisional measures in the case brought by South Africa challenging Israel’s military operations in Gaza under the Convention on the...
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Maha Rafi Atal
Adam Smith Senior Lecturer in Political Economy at the University of Glasgow, University of Glasgow
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Dr Kajsa Dinesson
University of York
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Dr Jackson Allen
University of Sheffield
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Marko Milanović
University of Reading
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