About this episode

The episode discusses the role of the Lord Chancellor and issues surrounding judicial independence and court processes with guest Sir Robert Buckland KC.

What does the Lord Chancellor actually do? Who makes sure judges can make decisions independently? Why are courts taking so long to hear cases? And should children as young as 10 be held criminally responsible for their actions? In this episode Alma-Constance and Lucinda speak to Sir Robert Buckland KC, former Lord Chancellor, Justice Secretary, Solicitor General and criminal barrister, about one of the oldest and most important roles in the British constitution. They discuss · &...

People in this episode

Hosts: Alma-Constance Denis-Smith, Lucinda Acland

Guest: Sir Robert Buckland KC

Topics covered

• Lord Chancellor
• judicial independence
• court delays
• criminal responsibility
• British constitution

Keywords

• Lord Chancellor
• judges
• court cases
• criminal responsibility
• Sir Robert Buckland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British constitution

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