Afleveringen
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The rest of the UK has a complete ban on smacking, but there is a defence in England as 'reasonable chastisement’ for a low level assault. Ed and Danielle discuss the arguments for and against a ban across the whole of the UK.
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On 20 August 2023, on what should have been one of the most joyous occasions of her life, the Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso, when collecting her World Cup winners medal, was greeted by Luis Ruibiales, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, with a kiss on the lips. On 20 February 2025 he was convicted of sexually assaulting Ms Hermoso, the Madrid court rejecting his defence that the kiss was consensual.
Danielle and Ed discuss ‘the kiss’, the issue of consent and the extra-territoriality of the Sexual Offences Act. -
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In this episode ofFull Comment, Edward Grange and Danielle Reece-Greenhalgh delve into the complexities of sentencing in murder cases. They discuss the rise of televised sentencing and whether it enhances public understanding or distorts perceptions of justice. The conversation also covers the use of whole life orders, and the evolving legal framework governing sentencing in murder cases. With recent high profile cases sparking debate on judicial discretion and human rights, they explore whether current sentencing law and procedure strikes the right balance between punishment, transparency, and fairness.
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In this first episode, we explore the legal implications of Meta’s smart glasses, from potential privacy breaches in public spaces to the risks of livestreaming in more private settings. We also examine the growing use of deepfake technology, the intersection of AI and covert filming, and the legal and ethical concerns surrounding ‘fact-checking’ individuals without their knowledge.
