Episodes

  • From Fines to Life Sentences: The Type of Sentences in Criminal Law

    From Fines to Life Sentences: The Type of Sentences in Criminal Law
    Jul 3 2025
    This episode covers the types of sentences a court can impose on adult offenders.

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    5 mins
  • Weighing the Scales: Factors Affecting Sentencing

    Weighing the Scales: Factors Affecting Sentencing
    Jun 30 2025
    This episode looks at what judges and magistrates consider before handing down a sentence.

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    5 mins
  • Justice Served: Aims of Sentencing

    Justice Served: Aims of Sentencing
    Jun 26 2025
    This episode looks at the aims of sentencing. What is it meant to achieve - punishment, deterrence, rehabilitation or something else?

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    5 mins
  • Appeal, Rethink, Retry: Criminal Appeals Explained

    Appeal, Rethink, Retry: Criminal Appeals Explained
    Jun 23 2025
    What happens when someone wants to challenge a conviction or sentence?

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    6 mins
  • Criminal Charges and Court Choices: Classification and Pre-Trial Procedures

    Criminal Charges and Court Choices: Classification and Pre-Trial Procedures
    Jun 19 2025
    This episode explores how criminal offences are classified and the steps that happen before the case even reaches trial.

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    5 mins
  • Who Hears What? Understanding the Criminal Courts

    Who Hears What? Understanding the Criminal Courts
    Jun 16 2025
    Understanding the jurisdiction of the criminal courts.

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    4 mins
  • Topic Recap: Civil Courts and ADR

    Topic Recap: Civil Courts and ADR
    Jun 13 2025
    A quick-fire recap of everything you need to know about Civil Courts and ADR.

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    2 mins
  • Courtroom or Compromise? Evaluating Civil Courts & ADR

    Courtroom or Compromise? Evaluating Civil Courts & ADR
    Jun 12 2025
    Should a legal dispute go to court, or be resolved through ADR? Let's look at the pros and cons.

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    4 mins