Plans to lower the voting age to 16 across the country aim to give nearly two million young people a voice in Parliament. While extending democratic rights to 16 and 17-year-olds marks an exciting milestone, lowering the...
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Who Protects the Courts and the Rule of Law?
While many young people know about the judges who hear cases in court and the Members of Parliament who vote on legislation, the behind-the-scenes remains less visible. In this episode of the Kids Law Podcast, hosts...
Space Law: Who Makes the Rules Beyond Earth?
In this episode of the Kids Law Podcast, hosts Alma-Constance and Lucinda blast off into a topic that is increasingly becoming a part of our daily reality: space law. With thousands of satellites orbiting Earth and...
Justice Delayed? Courts, Prisons and the Right to a Lawyerd Episode
When we think about the services that keep our society running, our minds often jump to the NHS or local schools. We see doctors and teachers every day, but the legal system often feels like a distant service. However, as...
Who Owns History? The Parthenon Marbles Debate
Have you ever wandered through a museum, looked at a towering statue or ancient gold crown, and wondered how it actually got there? It’s a question that Alma-Constance and Lucinda recently explored on the Kids Law podcast...
Empowering Young People to Influence the World Around Them
Children and young people often experience the impact of laws, policies, and public decisions without having much say in how they’re shaped. Yet across the UK and beyond, there is a growing movement to ensure that...
Kicked out – what school exclusions really mean for children
In this episode of the Kids Law podcast, Alma-Constance and Lucinda explore a complex and emotional area of children’s rights: school exclusions. What happens when a child is excluded from school? Why does it happen so...
Escaping Danger: Why People Seek Refuge in Other Countries
In this episode of the Kids Law Podcast, Alma-Constance and Lucinda explore one of the most urgent humanitarian issues in the world today: why do people leave their home countries, and what protections exist for them under...
Apprentice vs Graduate: Two Paths to Becoming a Solicitor
In this episode of the Kids Law podcast, Alma-Constance and Lucinda dive into an important topic for any young person thinking about a legal career: how do you become a solicitor, and do you need a university degree? To...
Can You Smack a Child? What the Law Says In the UK
In this episode of the Kids Law Podcast, hosts Alma-Constance and Lucinda unpack one of the most debated topics in parenting law today: should smacking children be banned outright? With the help of guest Amy Packham, a...
Young Content Creators and the Law: Does the Law Protect Young Online Influencers?
In a fascinating episode of the Kids Law Podcast, hosts Alma Constance and Lucinda explore the complex legal landscape surrounding young content creators online. Their guest, Steve Kuncewicz—Partner at Glaisyer's ETL law...
Can Rivers and Forests Have Legal Rights?
In a recent episode of the Kids Law Podcast, hosts Alma Constance and Lucinda dove deep into a concept that’s reshaping our understanding of environmental conservation:
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