The University of Law Podcast

In this episode of our Inside the Case podcast series, Michael Mansfield KC reflects on defending Barry George in the trial and eventual acquittal over the 1999 murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando - a case Michael views as a "professional assassination" where intense public pressure led police to target an innocent man.

Michael Mansfield KC is one of Britain’s most prominent and celebrated criminal defence barristers. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he has been at the center of some of the UK's most historic legal battles and inquiries, representing the families of victims in the Stephen Lawrence inquiry, the Hillsborough disaster, and the Bloody Sunday inquiry, as well as defendants in landmark miscarriage of justice cases.

Inside the Case is a powerful video podcast series by The University of Law and hosted by journalist Frances Gibb. It looks behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Each episode focuses on one high-profile trial, looking at the challenges in securing justice and the wider reverberations from the point of view of one of the key legal players involved.

Content Warning: Please note the content does contain references to murder.

In this episode of our Student Experience series, Student Voice Coordinator Gary Knight speaks with student and former VP Iana MacRii about navigating the transition into university life. Iana shares her firsthand advice on making friends, busting first-year myths, staying on top of your workload, and taking full advantage of campus support and career resources from day one.

Let's Talk Money is the ultimate guide for managing your finances before, during, and after university. Join Vivi Friedgut (Founder and CEO of Blackbullion) and Rowan Artingstoll (Student and Money Mentor) as they break down everything you need to know to take total control of your money.
This episode combines three key areas: Money Management, Budgeting 101 and Future Ready Finances. Whether you're just getting started or preparing for life after graduation, this conversation covers it all.

In this episode of our Inside the Case podcast series, Sir Brian Leveson reflects on leading the prosecution in the 1995 trial of serial killer Rosemary West, a case he describes as being "seared in my memory" as it was "not only legally difficult, but factually compelling".
 
During the episode, Sir Brian also warns the criminal justice system risks grinding to a halt without radical structural reform, due increasing pressures overwhelming the courts compared with earlier decades and outlining highlighting how mounting trial backlogs create an environment where victims are increasingly withdrawing from proceedings.
Inside the Case is a powerful video podcast series by The University of Law and hosted by journalist Frances Gibb. It looks behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Each episode focuses on one high-profile trial, looking at the challenges in securing justice and the wider reverberations from the point of view of one of the key legal players involved.

In this episode of our "Inside the Case" podcast series, we dive deep into complex investigation of John Worboys, one of the UK’s most notorious serial sex offenders.

Harriet Wistrich, the legal force who championed the victims of this serial sex offender, reflects on the initial failures in the case. She details how she pioneered a groundbreaking legal strategy using the Human Rights Act to sue the police for failing to investigate systemic crimes, took the fight all the way to a landmark victory in the Supreme Court and fundamentally rewrote the laws on police accountability in the UK.

"Inside the Case” is a powerful video podcast series by The University of Law and hosted by journalist Frances Gibb. It looks behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most significant criminal and constitutional legal battles. Each episode focuses on one high-profile trial, looking at the challenges in securing justice and the wider reverberations from the point of view of one of the key legal players involved.