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Oct 15 2024 43 ep. 44 mins 49
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Matrix has released a new podcast series called ESG: Global

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ESG: Global - Is the ASA’s approach to greenwashing sustainable?

Oct 15 2024 41 mins  
In this episode, Jamas Hodivala KC discusses with Giles Crown, Partner at Taylor Wessing, greenwashing in marketing claims and current consumer protection legislation applying to such claims. They examine the recent Advertising Standards Authority's decision in Virgin Atlantic Ltd. and discuss key takeaways for businesses looking to advertise their green credentials, before looking

ESG: Global - Hide and Seek

Jul 10 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Jamas Hodivala KC discusses with Laura Middleton the results of PWC’s first survey into where businesses see their ESG fraud and misconduct risks, and where this overlaps with its annual Economic Crime Survey. They also consider PWC’s ESG Fraud taxonomy and whether the survey results evidence that companies are currently identifying the relevant risks.

ESG: Global - What’s Your Beef?

Feb 26 2024 42 mins  
In this podcast, Jamas Hodivala KC discusses with his guests Théa Bounfour and Jean-Philippe Fogle a money laundering complaint filed with prosecutors by the French NGO, Sherpa, alleging that banks are laundering the proceeds of environmental crimes committed by large Brazilian cattle companies.

The Rwanda Bill – even worse than you thought

Jan 15 2024 36 mins  
As the Safety of Rwanda Bill returns to Parliament, Helen Mountfield, Murray Hunt and Richard Hermer discuss the myriad ways it breaches international law and undermines the rule of law.

Israel Gaza – a basic guide to the Laws of War

Oct 15 2023 22 mins  
How do we begin to understand the events in both Israel and Gaza from a legal perspective? In this short podcast Richard Hermer KC talks to Professor Andrew Clapham about the relevant international law framework

Existential Threats – AI, law and humanity

Jul 02 2023 42 mins  
In Season 2 Episode 4 of the Matrix Pod: The Rule of Law, Richard Hermer KC, Zoe McCallum and Dr Tim Lillicrap (Research Director at Google DeepMind) discuss Artificial Intelligence and the future of law and humanity. This episode examines fast-moving developments in Artificial Intelligence technology, “the existential threat” that AI is said to generate and its implications fo

Protest: The Public Order Act 2023

May 15 2023 28 mins  
Richard Hermer KC, Jessica Jones and Martha Spurrier (Director at Liberty) discuss the new Public Order Act 2023. The episode analyses the legislation including its connection to the recent Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and what the new Act means for trust in policing - seen within the context of the current problems faced by the Met Police.

Protest, Democracy and the Rule of Law – what is going down in Israel?

Apr 12 2023 33 mins  
This episode examines the events unfolding in Israel over the past weeks in which tens of thousands of citizens have taken to the streets to protest against legislation designed to increase governmental control over the appointment of judges and to limit the powers of the judiciary.

An Unlawful Act - Braverman’s Illegal Migration Bill

Mar 14 2023 22 mins  
Richard Hermer KC speaks with Raza Husain KC (Matrix Chambers) and Sile Reynolds (Freedom from Torture) about the pressing Migration Bill being pushed through UK Parliament. The bill is designed to deter refugees arriving into the UK on small boats. Richard, Raza and Sile discuss the role of the courts and whether the bill can be overruled by the ECHR or the Refugee Convention.

Colonialism - Its Legacy and the Law

Oct 17 2022 41 mins  
Richard Hermer KC and Helen Mountfield KC discuss colonialism and the rule of law with Professor Caroline Elkins. They explore how law can be used as a weapon and how it might be utilised to seek redress and accountability.