Mondeo Law

Will the court find self-defence in this murder trial or are the defendants destined to be executed for their crimes?

This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters. The Mondeo Law Podcast is produced for Abrupt Audio. If you are looking to start or grow a podcast, check out their website: http://abruptaudio.com Follow us on social media @mondeolaw on Twitter and Instagram. Music appears under creative commons 3.0 courtesy of Bensound.com

We inspect the final piece of the men's rea jigsaw, gross negligence. This medical malpractice judgement sees Lord Mackay LC set out the test for gross negligence which is still the leading case in the area today.   This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters.   

This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters. In shorter “Brief Notes” episodes, Chris will tell us what being a barrister is really like, as well as explaining the court system, legal tactics and even answering any questions listeners may have. If you’ve ever enjoyed a legal drama on TV or film, then this series will give you a further insight into that world.

Another arson case, this time committed by a 14 year old girl with below average intelligence. Will the Caldwell ruling of recklessness be applied by the Court of Appeal? Is it right to use an objective "Reasonable man" test when the accused is both a minor and of limited intelligence? If you’ve ever enjoyed a legal drama on TV or film, or can’t get enough of novels featuring crime and courtroom battles, then this series will give you a further insight into that world.

A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman. In every episode Chris will guide us through a famous area in English Criminal Law. He will explain the facts of the case, set out the legal principles the case raises and offer insight into the reasons behind the verdicts of the judges who presided over them.

As well as detailed case studies, in shorter “Brief Notes” episodes, Chris will tell us what being a barrister is really like, as well as explaining the court system, legal tactics and even answering any questions listeners may have. If you’ve ever enjoyed a legal drama on TV or film, or can’t get enough of novels featuring crime and courtroom battles, then this series will give you a further insight into that world.

A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman. In every episode Chris will guide us through a famous area in English Criminal Law. He will explain the facts of the case, set out the legal principles the case raises and offer insight into the reasons behind the verdicts of the judges who presided over them.

This easy to understand, light-hearted series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters.

The Mondeo is on the move yet again, as we discuss a case of voluntary intoxication. Majewski is an extremely violent case in which a man faces six counts of assault against the landlord of a pub, people inside the pub and police officers. Majewski contends he was so intoxicated on recreational drugs and alcohol that he did not have the requisite mens rea to commit the offence. 

As well as detailed case studies, in shorter “Brief Notes” episodes, Chris will tell us what being a barrister is really like, as well as explaining the court system, legal tactics and even answering any questions listeners may have. If you’ve ever enjoyed a legal drama on TV or film, or can’t get enough of novels featuring crime and courtroom battles, then this series will give you a further insight into that world.

Murder or manslaughter? More drunken hi-jinks in this episode, but it seems the previous case of Hyam did not give the definitive definition of what the courts should look for when decided on the common law offence of murder. This case sees the judiciary seeking to clarify and simplify the test for intention when it comes to murder. A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman.

Chris explains how to apply the "But for" test when looking at causation. He also tells us about a reverse engineered version of the test he applies in his every day legal duties, the "So what?" test. This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters.   

Two people dead but the defendant pleads there was no intent to murder. How will the Judiciary interpret the old rules of malice aforethought, intention, reckless behaviour, motive and foreseeability in this landmark criminal murder trial? This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters. 

Are barristers all loaded? Plus, just how much will you earn via legal aid for all that preparation work? This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters.