S1E47 - Martyn Blake case Oct 24, 2024

Luckily Kehoe is on good form as Boardman is useless in this ep xxx

S1E46 - Campbell Oct 03, 2024

Tzatziki is pretty good in a jacket spud with Lancashire cheese. Not life changing but not shit. Pretty similar to this podcast really.

S1E45 - Grenfell Final Report (published 4.9.24) Sep 05, 2024

Corporate manslaughter law pertaining to the Grenfell Tower Final Report.

S1E44 - Just Stop Oil Protestors Hefty Sentence Jul 19, 2024

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 show set in a prison and is dreaming of a pie for his dinner.

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S1E43 - Sentencing Young Murderers Jun 11, 2024

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.

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S1E42 - Baby Reindeer - Spoilers/ Sexual Offences Act 2003 and 1956 May 10, 2024

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.

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S1E41 - Hugh Grant settles Apr 19, 2024

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.

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S1E40 - Imposter Syndrome Mar 27, 2024

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?

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S1E39 - The Jury Channel 4 TV Show Mar 05, 2024

Listener John asked a question which we answer in this episode.

S1E38 - DPP v King Feb 09, 2024

Friend of a friend has had his quad bike confiscated. Can he get it back before the police dispose of it?

S1E37 - Can you assault someone without touching them? Jan 24, 2024

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.

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S1E36 - Post Office Scandal Jan 11, 2024

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.

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S1E35 - Automatism Dec 15, 2023

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 type) and then Automatism can start rehearsing.

Anybody...? Hello...?

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S1E34 - How much does a Judge Earn? Dec 01, 2023

Two Intergalactic former Space smugglers, do battle with an evil Empire and also kind of chat about the law (a bit)

S1E33 - Rwanda Special: The Supreme Court v The Prime Minister Nov 16, 2023

Stop the boats, don't stop the boats baby, stop the boats, don't tip the boat over.

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S1E32 - Mental Health Act 1983 s.136 Nov 03, 2023

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.

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S1E31 - Campaign Against Anti-Semitism v DPP Oct 12, 2023

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/

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S1E30 - Braverman and Brand. Sep 27, 2023

Episode Notes

What does Kehoe eat for his dinner? Plus what bollocks is the Home Sec involved with now, and a former barrister's POV about Russel Brand.

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S1E29 - Lucy Letby Sep 15, 2023

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 into law.

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S1E28 - Greenwood, Binns, Woolmington. Aug 24, 2023

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 means he wasn't as guilty as if he'd been sent directly to prison.

We also have a listener question and we reveal our favourite listener ever. We recorded this via zoom due to having ridiculous schedules at the moment.

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S1E27 - Illegal Migration Act Aug 02, 2023

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 episodes. We can be contacted on barelylegalcomedypodcast@gmail.com

You can always send questions directly to Chris via his extremely niche Only Fans/ allotment owner/birdwatcher website. For legal reasons, I can't post a link to this as it's only available on the dark web.

Also, feel free to send the show loads of money via the Tip Jar so I can buy a soft top Jag or maybe even a 911.

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S1E26 - Carla Foster Jul 19, 2023

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?

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S1E25 - What is a Newton Hearing? Jul 06, 2023

Episode Notes

What is a Newton Hearing and how does it relate to the ongoing case of comedian Tom Binns?

Elsewhere the boys discuss squirrels and anal.

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R v Bowden (1999) and other cases around indecent images Jan 20, 2023

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 are there to the charges?

Also, we have new equipment and Chris sounds ok but Alex sounds like he's underwater (lucky he doesn't speak much in this ep).

S1E24 - Part 2 Asylum and the CPS (no, not that CPS) Dec 09, 2022

Just what disingenuous, tiresome, underhanded bollocks are the Home Office up to now?

Part 1 Asylum: What is a refugee/ person seeking asylum? Nov 02, 2022

What is a refugee? When is a terrorist not a terrorist? Is the Home Secretary to blame for a recent terrorist attack which led to a man's death?

With thanks to @nataliehusdan

S1E23 - Throwing Soup at Sunflowers/ footballer granted bail Oct 21, 2022

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 footballer being granted bail. What does this mean?

S1E22 - Unlawful Acts Manslaughter Part Two Oct 05, 2022

Kehoe finishes what he started (weeks ago). He did forget his mic though so let's not get too carried away.

S1E21 - Police arrest heckler in Scotland and protester with blank paper in London Sep 14, 2022

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 minds?

S1E20 - Police and Firearms, death of the Queen, new PM. Sep 09, 2022

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.

S1E19 - Unlawful Act Manslaughter Part 1 Aug 25, 2022

Chris talks about his day in court, the upcoming barrister strike and reveals how a discussion with a female police officer in one of his cases leads to us starting a new topic, unlawful act manslaughter.

S1E18 - Free Speech in Comedy: The Law Aug 04, 2022

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 misrepresented and used against people.

And whilst discussing offensive material, a highly offensive joke about Harry Potter that nobody should ever have to hear is improvised.

S1E17 - R v Mansfield (2022) Jul 23, 2022

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 time for the law on assisted suicide to be changed?

S1E16 - Woollin and Intent pt. 2 Jul 07, 2022

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) from Liverpool.

S1E15 - Woollin and Intent pt. 1 Jul 07, 2022

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.

S1E14 - Rwanda Flight Special Jun 15, 2022

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? What are the legal duties of the UK with regard to asylum seekers?

All this, and more, in a special Chris Kehoe ONLY episode of Barely Legal Comedy Podcast

S1E12 - Murder or Manslaughter? May 26, 2022

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...

S1E11 - Winzar v CC Kent (1983) May 12, 2022

Kehoe clicks his pen and Boardman ponders what might have been with a scouse solicitor. We also discuss Limmy, liken The Govt. to The Office and finally squeeze a little Actus Reus in for good measure.

S1E11 - R v Quick Apr 27, 2022

Kehoe with some top tips for a barrister appearing in the family courts, plus an awesome case on the defence of automatism.

Also, spare a thought for those poor students in Liverpool...

S1E10 - R v Miller (1983) Apr 12, 2022

Expert advice from two people who don't actually know what year we are in.

S1E9 - P&O Ferries Mar 25, 2022

P&O Ferries and the 800 workers they let go without notice or consultation. Did they break the law, have they committed a criminal offence and what does the statute say the consequences of their actions are.

Also, Kehoe has a new part-time job.

S1E8 - Fagan v MPC Mar 11, 2022

Snow White, a forgotten mic, the law on accidental Actus Reus and continuation and a new sound effect to beep out some swearing.

S1E7 - R v Singh Feb 23, 2022

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?

S1E6 - R v Dadson (1850) Feb 07, 2022

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 everyone's lips, what is an Ox Bow Lake and how are they formed?

Stockport Sovereigns Jan 25, 2022

Thanks to a listener request and clips from the brilliant twitter account @CovidRadicals, we present a criminal barrister's perspective on the legality of Freemen of the Land/ Sovereign Citizens attempting to serve Cease and Desist Notices on Covid Vaccination Centres.

S1E4 - R v Shivpuri Jan 13, 2022

Wine gums to weed, maal to daal, snuff to snuff movies - a decade or so after Haughton v Smith (series 1, episode 3) and the law on "Attempt" has moved on.

S1E3 - Haughton v Smith Dec 30, 2021

Line of Duty, Peaky Blinders, corned dog, biscuits and why Kehoe will never be rich.

S1E2 - Woolmington v DPP Dec 13, 2021

There is a "Golden Thread" that runs through English Criminal Law, and it was forever enshrined thanks to this case.

Also, a gig in an axe throwing bar almost leads to disaster.

S1E1 - Welcome Episode Dec 13, 2021

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 also contemporaneous legal matters as the series progresses.

Please subscribe and tell someone you like if you enjoy the show (or someone you dislike if you hate the show). Xxxxxx