Ireland's legal podcast, presented by the Law Society Award Winning team of Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...
E107 The Fifth Court - The Law Reform Commission, Siobhán Ní Chúlacháin, Director of Research & Caoilin Young, Legal Researcher
E107 The Law Reform Commission, 50 years oldModernising 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #7
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, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E106 The Fifth Court - LIVE from the Law Society, Part 2 - Legal Big Bang?, Rachel Stanton, Simmons & Simmons and James Duggan, Flynn O'Driscoll
E106 The Fifth CourtDSBA '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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Fifth Court UNPRECEDENTED #6
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 - LIVE from the Law Society, Part I - Legal Big Bang?, Rachel Stanton, Simmons & Simmons and James Duggan, Flynn O'Driscoll
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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