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Episode 115 – The Fifth Court
He’s held one of the highest offices in the land, but what’s life really like after the robes are folded away?
In this episode, Frank Clarke SC, former Chief Justice, returns to the studio for the second half of his conversation with Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL. The discussion moves effortlessly from courtroom anecdotes to reflections on the evolving nature of legal practice—and yes, there’s plenty of dry wit and the kind of behind-the-scenes insight you won’t find in the law books.
Whether you're in chambers or just legally curious, this one’s well worth a listen.
#TheFifthCourt #LawAndLife #FrankClarkeSC #IrishBar #CourtsOfIreland #JusticeReflections #BehindTheBench #LegalLegends #PodcastForLawyers #MarkTottenham #PeterLeonard #IrishLegalVoices
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Episode 114 The Fifth Court
Former Chief Justice Frank Clarke SC - Part I.
In this episode, The Fifth Court welcomes none other than Frank Clarke SC, former Chief Justice and one of Ireland’s most respected legal minds.
Frank joins Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL for a relaxed and entertaining chat that ranges from the inner workings of the Supreme Court to how he’s spending his time back at the Bar. There’s legal insight, a few surprises, and a welcome reminder that even the country’s top judges enjoy a good laugh.
Tune in for an episode that’s as thoughtful as it is good fun.
#TheFifthCourt #FrankClarke #IrishLaw #LegalPodcast #SupremeCourt #BarOfIreland #JusticeMatters #LawTalks #IrishLegalCommunity #PodcastInterview #MarkTottenham #PeterLeonard
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.12 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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E113 The Fifth Court Dr Susan Leahy, University of Limerick, on consent.
DSBA 'Podcast of the Year'
Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL talks to Susan Leahy, Associate Professor in Law whose primary research interests are in the areas of criminal justice (with particular emphasis on sexual violence and victims of crime) and family law (specifically domestic abuse and marriage). Her thesis was entitled The Rules and Realities of Consent in Irish Sexual Offences Law: Perspectives on Reform and examined the rules relating to consent in Irish sexual offences legislation.
She has co-authored two books: Sexual Offending in Ireland: Laws, Procedures and Punishment, (Clarus, 2018) and The Victim in the Irish Criminal Process (Manchester University Press, 2018).
She is the director of the BA (Criminal Justice) and director of the Centre for Crime, Justice and Victim Studies (CCJVS).
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.11 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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E112 The Fifth Court
'Live' from University of Limerick, hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by Prof. Jennifer Schweppe, Co-Director, European Centre for the Study of Hate - Everything you need to know about Hate Crime
Jennifer's culture choice, Jane Casey's series of books featuring Maeve Kerrigan, a police officer, solving crimes.
ALSO, Why the Moon Travels, by Oein DeBhairduin
You'll also learn that UL (University Of Limerick) was built around Plassey House, home of (Robert) Clive of India, who amassed enormous personal wealth during his time in India, partly through alleged looting and bribes. He was later investigated by the British Parliament for corruption and enrichment through questionable means (though he was ultimately exonerated).
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.10 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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Episode 111 The Fifth Court
DSBA 'Podcast of the Year'
Patrick Costello, barrister and former Green Party TD and party spokesperson on Justice
He took the CETA (EU Canada trade agreement involving private courts) case to the Supreme Court
If haven't delved into these private courts, this is a 'must listen'.
His choice of movie: (the brilliant) My Cousin Vinnie - dir. Jonathan Lynn (Patrick wrote an essay about it).
His book recommendation: An Inconvenient Genocide: Who Now Remembers the Armenians? by Geoffrey Robertson
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.9 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases, including a legal challenge by a pilot against Ryanair, taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
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E110 The Fifth Court
DSBA Podcast of the Year
Brendan Slattery, Head of Environment and Planning, McCann FitzGerald solrs. talks to our interlocutors, Peter Leonard, BL, and Mark Tottenham, BL, about the new Planning Act (all 900 pages of it).
As Peter says, what Brendan doesn't know about planning law isn't worth knowing. And, as always, there's a back story. He was once a goat farmer.You'll also hear about Elvis Presley's connections with Wicklow.
His choice of book is The World for Sale by Javier Blas & Jack Farchy and for a movie he recommends A Complete Unknown, the movie about Bob Dylan.
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.8 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street,
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E109 The Fifth Court
A most amusing encounter.
Hosts Peter Leonard and Mark Tottenham talk to retired judge Bernard Barton, a fabulous raconteur, about his life and times, including his career as a used car salesman!
Bernard Barton is a retired Irish judge who served on the High Court from 2014 until his retirement in March 2021. During his tenure, he was known for his opposition to certain judicial reforms, notably the controversial guidelines proposed by the Judicial Council's Personal Injuries Guidelines Committee. These guidelines aimed to standardise awards in personal injury cases, a move Barton and several of his colleagues resisted.
He remains actively engaged in legal discourse, particularly concerning defamation law. He has been a vocal critic of government proposals to abolish juries in High Court defamation cases, arguing that such a move would undermine the role of juries in the judicial process. Beyond this he has expressed concerns about the composition of the High Court bench, suggesting it does not adequately represent a fair cross-section of society. He has also advocated for the utilisation of retired judges to alleviate pressures within the court system, proposing that experienced former judges could be called upon to assist as needed.
He recommends a number of movies, including Laurence of Arabia, Gandhi and A Man for All Seasons.
His choice of book is 'A sparrow's flight : the memoirs of Lord Hailsham of St. Marylebone'
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E108 The Fifth Court
Dr Thom Mohr on Hugh Kennedy, first Attorney General of the Irish Free State and law reformer who had some radical ideas in his time. This is a most entertaining episode, including details of little known attempts by Hugh Kennedy to disrobe judges and re robe them in the Brehon Law style (or what was his interpretation of such)
Thomas Mohr is a distinguished legal scholar and educator based in Ireland. He serves as a faculty member at the School of Law, University College Dublin (UCD), where he teaches jurisprudence, evidence law, and the history of public law. His research primarily focuses on legal history, and he has contributed extensively to the field through various publications. Dr. Mohr is an active member of the Irish Legal History Society, having held positions such as Honorary Secretary from 2009 to 2017 and Vice President since 2018.
His cultural recommendation is a book, 'A century of courts, The Courts of Justice Act, 1924'
Niamh Howlin, editor (Four Courts Press)
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E107 The Law Reform Commission, 50 years old
Modernising the law. How we change the law to update it.
The programme for work is laid out in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General.
Next year they'll be canvassing the public to find other areas of legislation that might do with some updating.
The Irish Law Reform Commission is an independent statutory body responsible for reviewing and recommending reforms to Irish law. Its goal is to ensure that the law is fair, modern, and accessible. The LRC
Conducts research and publishes reports on areas of law that may need reform.Consults with legal experts, policymakers, and the public on proposed changes.Recommends legislative reforms to the government to improve clarity, fairness, and efficiency in the legal system.Codifies and consolidates laws to make them easier to understand and apply.The Commission covers a wide range of legal areas, including criminal law, civil law, family law, constitutional issues, and digital law.
While its recommendations are not legally binding, they often influence government policy and lead to new legislation.
When it comes to cultural recommendations with a legal theme Siobhan recommends the movie 'The Motorcycle Diaries' while Caoilin recommends a book, 'Unlawful Killings', by Wendy Joseph, KC.
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.7 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street,
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E106 The Fifth Court
DSBA 'Podcast of the Year'
The Fifth Court LIVE! Part II.
Presenters Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL are joined live at the Law Society by Rachel Stanton, Country Head for Ireland, Simmons & Simmons as well as by James Duggan, Managing Partner, Flynn O'Driscoll Solicitors. They discuss whether a legal Big Bang is currently unfolding at larger law firms in Ireland.
Listen back to Episode 105 for Part I - essential listening for anyone in law.
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.6 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street,
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E105 The Fifth Court
DSBA 'Podcast of the Year'
The Fifth Court LIVE! Part I.
Presenters Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL are joined live at the Law Society by Rachel Stanton, Country Head for Ireland, Simmons & Simmons as well as by James Duggan, Managing Partner, Flynn O'Driscoll Solicitors. They discuss whether a legal Big Bang is currently unfolding at larger law firms in Ireland.
Part II on Episode 106.
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E104 The Fifth Court
DSBA Podcast of the Year
Griffith & Griffith, the sequel. (Follow on from E57, The Fifth Court)
Cyril Griffith Junior talks about what happened next, Simply stunning.
Cyril Griffith (son of the original Cyril Griffith) contacted the podcast to give a fascinating background about the case.
This one is made for sharing with anyone who has a human pulse.
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A bonus episode, from The Fifth Court team.
Episode No.4 The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED - recent interesting cases taken from the Decisis.ie Law Reports casebook introduced by Mark Tottenham, BL, and Peter Leonard, BL.
Brought to you thanks to Charlton's Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, of George's Street,
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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