The rapid response events & podcasts series 'Law in Context' is hosted at the University of Sheffield, School of Law by Dr Anna Ventouratou (Lecturer in International Trade Law) and Dr Sotirios Lekkas (Lecturer in International Law). The series aims to provide an accessible overview of the legal matters pertaining to current affairs and the broader context within which the law operates. The talks are addressed to anyone that wants to know more about current affairs and what’s law got to do with it.
Law in Context
Claim This Podcastby Dr Anna Ventouratou and Dr Sotirios Lekkas, University of Sheffield
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The rapid response events & podcasts series 'Law in Context' is hosted at the University of Sheffield, School of Law by Dr Anna Ventouratou (Lecturer in International Trade Law) and Dr Sotirios Lekkas (Lecturer in International Law). The series aims to provide an accessible overview of the legal matters pertaining to current affairs and the broader context within which the law operates. The talks are addressed to anyone that wants to know more about current affairs and what’s law got to do with it.
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Recent Episodes
July 28, 2026
Episode 12 | From protest to terrorism: Palestine Action and the Filton 4
<p>In this episode of Law in Context, we unpack two recent legal developments that have brought terrorism law, criminal justice and the right to protest into the spotlight in the UK. We discuss the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation, as well as the sentencing of the Filton 4 activists for criminal damage offences found to have a terrorist connection.</p><p>Joined by criminal law experts <a href="https://sheffield.ac.uk/law/people/academic-staff/jackson-allen" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Jackson Allen</a> (University of Sheffield) and <a href="https://www.york.ac.uk/law/people/kajsa-dinesson/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Kajsa Dinesson</a> (University of York), we go beyond the headlines to explore the basics of criminal law, how the criminal process works, and how decisions about prosecution, sentencing and terrorism-related offences are made. We discuss where protest fits within the criminal justice system, why context can matter in criminal cases, and what these developments reveal about the relationship between national security, protest and the rule of law.</p>
December 19, 2025
Episode 11 | Proving Genocide
<p>The word <strong>“genocide” </strong>feels like it has always been part of our vocabulary. But do we really understand what we mean when we use it? In everyday conversation, the term is often used to describe mass killings, widespread suffering, and horrific atrocities, especially in the context of armed conflict. Yet in law, genocide has a highly specific and demanding definition, shaped by a distinct legal and historical origin.</p><p>In this 11th episode of our series, <a href="https://www.reading.ac.uk/law/our-staff/marko-milanovic" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Marko Milanović</a>, Professor of Public International Law at the University of Reading helps us unpack this complex concept. Together, we explore what genocide means in international law, how courts interpret it, what it takes to prove it, and why it matters—both in courtrooms and beyond.</p>
October 29, 2025
Off the Shelf Festival: Telling Tales – Narratives of Crime and Justice
<p>This special episode was recorded as part of the Ideas Alive strand of the <a href="https://offtheshelf.org.uk/events/ideas-alive-crime-fiction-and-the-law/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Off the Shelf Festival of Words</a>, one of the largest literary festivals in the North of England, celebrating books, words, and ideas. <a href="https://player.sheffield.ac.uk/series/ideas-alive" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Ideas Alive</a> is a series of podcasts by academics from the University of Sheffield talking about their fascinating research.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we explore how stories of crime and justice are told — in fiction, film, news, and political discourse — and what they reveal about our collective understanding of law, crime, and punishment. From the enduring mythology of Jack the Ripper to contemporary media portrayals of riots and unrest, we discuss how words and storytelling shape public ideas of morality and justice, and, ultimately, how they influence law and policymaking.</p><p><br></p><p>To help us unpack these intricate issues, we are joined by two brilliant guests specialising in representations and narratives of crime:</p><ul><li>Dr Ciara Molloy, Assistant Professor in Criminology at University College Dublin. Ciara’s research explores cultural and historical narratives of crime, from Jack the Ripper mythology to portrayals of <a href="https://app.dimensions.ai/details/publication/pub.1190743915" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">joyriding in 1980s Ireland</a>.</li><li><a href="https://sheffield.ac.uk/law/people/academic-staff/chloe-peacock" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Dr Chloe Peacock</a>, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Sheffield. Chloe's research, including her <a href="https://manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526173126/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">forthcoming monograph</a>, examines how media, politics, and the courts talk about criminality in light of events such as the 2011 and 2024 riots in the UK.</li></ul>
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