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Law lecturer and former criminal barrister Chris Kehoe is furious at what he sees as heavy handed sentencing in the case of the Just Stop Oil Protestors who received 5 and 4 year sentences this week. Are there grounds for appeal, and if so what are they?What law did the protestors break and is it fit for purpose? Elsewhere Alex suggests a new TV sh…
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Why do cases involving young defendants generate such strong public reactions?What role does/ should rehabilitation play with young murderers?What is the legal age that a person be tried in England and Wales for murder?Plus, a mention of a very recent case and a a case from over 30 years ago which led to a change in the law. Find out more at https:…
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Third warning. In this episode there are show spoilers. There is also a discussion on the old law of rape/ sexual offences, male rape and how that did not used to be an offence, spousal rape and how that did not used to be an offence.We also talk about stalking and what the 'Real life Martha' may do next. Find out more at https://barely-legal-comed…
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There is an annoying whistling coming from Mr Kehoe's office. Can the polymath, academic, former barrister with a post graduate European Law degree figure out a simple solution so that we don't have to listen to it for 45 mins?Spoiler alert: No. Find out more at https://barely-legal-comedy-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Episode Notes What is imposter syndrome? Do you suffer from it? Are you worried that you don't suffer from it and maybe you should? More to the point what does all this have to do with Kehoe having to follow Baroness Hale, former President of the Supreme Court, speaking at an event for women in the law? Find out more at https://barely-legal-comedy-…
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Party time as the boys have been promised a gift by a listener! Unsurprisingly, they decide to do another listener suggested episode as they have little moral fibre and are willing to sell themselves to any bidder. Find out more at https://barely-legal-comedy-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.…
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Happy New Year.Good episode this one, we talk about the Post office scandal and a pub in Bolton called Fanny's which (as you might guess) gets us a little sidetracked. Find out more at https://barely-legal-comedy-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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This ep is about some legal stuff, but seriously, Automatism is a great name for a band. Anyone able to play anything and want to join? I can play a bit of guitar and Kehoe can too but he will probably want to play a balalaika or a sitar or something equally wacky.Probably need a lead singer (1970's Debbie Harry type) and a drummer (Rick Buckler ty…
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Episode Notes A listener question from a copper called Blue Anon. and a problem she frequently encounters whilst working as a police officer in the North of England.Also, lots of whingeing, a book recommendation and an idea for where the Govt could detain people who are mentally ill and a danger to themselves. Find out more at https://barely-legal-…
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Episode Notes Shitification, Suella writes (and wrongs) and to quote The Beastie Boys, some other bullshit. https://www.2harecourt.com/training-knowledge/the-campaign-against-anti-semitism-v-dpp/ Find out more at https://barely-legal-comedy-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Episode Notes Should defendants have to face their victims and the family of their victims in court? Former barrister and University lecturer Chris Kehoe outlines the many problems associated with this idea, suggests why both the conservatives and labour seem keen to pursue it, and also discusses when this policy would be applied should it pass int…
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Episode Notes Mason Greenwood was "Cleared of all charges" according to statements from Manchester United and Mason Greenwood himself earlier this week. Was he?Comedian Tom Binns received a suspended sentence last week. Does this mean he was guilty or innocent or somewhere in between of the offences he was charged with? Surely a suspended sentence …
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Episode Notes This episode stems from a question from listener Toby Grier. We, (0h alright then), Kehoe, also answers the seemingly logical question, "Why when you are charged for murder, are you not also tried for attempted murder" posed by listener Gary Dugdale. If you have a question for us then send it in and we will answer it in upcoming episo…
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Episode Notes The tragic case of the woman who aborted her unborn foetus at 34 weeks during lockdown, sentencing, the inadequacy of the very old law, suggestions for improvements and also further cases in this area. Elsewhere, we have been contacted by a person who has featured in two past episodes, can you guess who? Find out more at https://barel…
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Earlier this month Tom Binns, a comedian whom both Chris and Alex know, admitted in court to five counts of "Making" and one count of "possessing" indecent images of children. Whar exactly does "Making" indecent images of children mean? What is the case law surrounding this topic? How has the law developed in recent years? What possible defences ar…
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Is this Kehoe's final episode before we get in a younger, sexier, woman-ier replacement in? I hope so. In the meantime he looks at the soup throwing Criminal Damage case from the news this week. What is the charge, what are the possible please and defences and what will the likely penalty be? Plus, the also topical discussion around a famous footba…
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Heckler in Scotland arrested as Queen's funeral car passes. Man in London arrested for holding up a blank piece of paper 'In case' he wrote something with an anti-monarchy message on it. Are we finally living in a right-wing/ dystopian/ fascist dictatorship? Did tthe above events actually even happen? Plus, have we, as a Nation, lost our collective…
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With all the news this week (death of the Monarch, new PM) you may have missed the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba (24) in Streatham Hill London at the hands of the police. As Chris is a barrister who is attached to the police, he guides us through the relevant laws surrounding the use of lethal force by the police.…
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Just what can you say on stage? Is there a wokeist cabal running the industry? Are right wingers against market forces? Are there actually any leftist comedians anyway? Should comedy be unleashed or leashed or is it all just a cynical marketing ploy? Plus discussions on Sovereignty, how and when it grew, and how Sovereignty is almost always misrepr…
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A very recent and tragic manslaughter case involving a s.4 (suicide pact) defence from The Homicide Act (1957). Barrister Chris takes us through the tragic facts and the excellent judgement from Mr Justice Goose. It is a horrible case, but the police, the prosecution, the judge and jury all work magnificently to ensure justice is done. Also, is it …
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Part two tidies up all the loose ends and looks at the development of the law of oblique intent. This episode takes in Hancock and Shankland, Nedrick and also briefly discusses R v MD (2004). Also, we start a brand new feature which hasn't yet got a title but will probably be called "Ask Keheo a question." It features law student Emily (pictured) f…
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Following on from the "Murder v Manslaughter" episode which featured the case Hyam v DPP and used a test of foreseeability to establish indirect intent, we move on to look at further developments in the law. Chris guides us through the facts on Woollin and stops along the way to look at R v Maloney. Plus, toast and Steve Wright.…
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Barrister and University Law Lecturer Chris Kehoe guides us through the legal issues regarding the Rwanda bound flight to process asylum seekers which was grouded on 14th June 2022. Was it grounded because a European Court overruled a UK Court? Is the idea to "Process" asylum seekers actually an attempt to reduce trafficking as some in Govt. claim?…
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Direct vs Oblique Intention, Negligence, Recklessness, R v Smith is replced by statute which then leads to one of the most famous criminal cases of all time; Hyam v DPP. Plus, Kehoe talks about life as a Law Lecturer, reveals his dream life and a book Chris lends Alex is read aloud in a coffee shop...…
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The Actus Reaus of the offence of Perjury is explored in an interesting case. Also, we discuss the different types of barristers, what do people who aren't religious swear on in court instead of the holy bible, are harsher sentences really a deterrent and just how much does a barrister's wig cost?
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A wooded copse, a policeman with a gun lying in wait for a repeat offender... sounds like a Scandi crime drama, but actually it's a case from Victorian England. Also; Actus Reus and the overlap into Mens Rea. What are Assizes? What are summary and indictable offences and what exactly is a felony? And in a world exclusive, we examine the question on…
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Hello, welcome to Barely Legal Comedy Podcast. We are Alex Boardman and Chris Kehoe and we have decided to (re-) start a legal podcast with a comedic slant. We aim to prove that the law is accessible and easy to understand for anyone and we hope to have a few laughs along the way. We shall be looking at criminal case law, criminal statutory law and…
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