PLOD - Police Law On Demand

About PLOD - Police Law On Demand

The PLOD podcasts (Police Law on Demand) have been created by solicitors from 3D Solicitors in conversation with barristers from Serjeants’ Inn Chambers, bringing their extensive experience in advising police officers to an engaging, relevant and informative series of discussions about legal decisions, legislation and regulations affecting those involved in policing. From stop and search powers to relationships at work, our content will help officers of all ranks, and anyone with an interest in police law, stay up to date on the latest changes and trends in criminal justice and policing.

Publisher

PLOD - Police Law On Demand

Category

education · government · true crime

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

9 Aug 2019

Latest episode

22 Dec 2023

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Dec 2023

   S7E5: Command of Armed Operations – Part 2

   In the second part of this podcast, Deborah Britstone of 3D Solicitors and John Beggs KC of Serjeants Inn Chambers continue their exploration of the expectations of those in command of armed operations including pre-strike considerations and post-incident imperatives.

2. 

   22 Dec 2023

   S7E4: Command of Armed Police Operations – Part 1

   In this first part of a two-part podcast, Deborah Britstone of 3D Solicitors and John Beggs KC of Serjeants Inn Chambers discuss the command of police operations. In this first episode, they discuss the key considerations in planning and commanding armed operations and the main vulnerabilities of police commanders in any subsequent legal proceedings.

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   30 Oct 2023

   S7E3: Sharing opinions – when is it wrong for a regulator to interfere with an individual's right to express their opinions and beliefs?

   A psychologist, was accused of misconduct having retweeted and commented on social media posts which were critical of or disagreed with the Government's approach the Covid-19 pandemic. In light of this case, Daniel Berke and Mark Harries KC examine when a regulator may go too far in trying to limit the exercise of free speech and beliefs, and when it is appropriate to intervene.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

235

Score snapshot 3 Jul 2025

Spotify

4.5 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100

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Quality

0

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

26

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