63 episodes
Better Human Podcast Adam Wagner
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4.8 • 76 Ratings
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Can human rights make our societies better? This podcast explores the most important human rights issues of the day through engaging and accessible interviews with high-profile guests and straightforward guides to key concepts and key events. Presented by leading human rights lawyer Adam Wagner.
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61 - A free chapter from my new audio book, Emergency State.
I am delighted to share a full chapter from the audio edition of my new book, Emergency State, read by me. If you want to listen to the full audio book, you can download it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Emergency-State-Freedoms-Pandemic-Matters/dp/B0B1MV62XS/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1665417631&sr=8-1
Some reviews of the book:
'Superb... authoritative, thoughtful and terrifying in equal measure' - The Secret Barrister
'A riveting account of how our democracy was put under threat during the Pandemic and why we must never let the Emergency State - all-powerful but ignorant and corrupt - take over again' ― Lady Hale, former President of the UK Supreme Court
'A book that needed to be written - and nobody could have done it better' ― Joshua Rozenberg -
60 - The illiberal and misconceived Bill of Rights Bill
Today I am joined by lawyer and commentator David Allen Green to discuss the governments problematic Bill of Rights Bill, which is intended to replace the Human Rights Act
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59 - Violence against women and how to end it
Barrister Harriet Johnson talks about her important new book on violence against women. For more see www.better humanpodcast.com
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58 - Could Putin be prosecuted?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shocked the world, with daily reports and videos of atrocities. But can international law help? What are the laws of war, war crimes and crimes against humanity? And will anyone ever be prosecuted? I am joined by Tatyana Eatwell, barrister and joint head of the international practice team at Doughty Street Chambers. More at www.betterhumanpodcast.com
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58 - Tolerance, decency, kindliness
Where do human rights come from? In this special musical episode, I speak to Tom Blackmore, grandson of David Maxwell-Fyfe, the Nuremberg Trials prosecutor and founding figure in the modern human rights movement. As Europe again is at war, a timely reminder of how a previous generation saw human rights as the answer. For more see www.betterhumanpodcast.com
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57 - The government's plans for judicial review
A bill is going through parliament which will make significant changes to judicial review - the means by which individuals can challenge unlawful decisions by public authorities. What is at stake and what will it mean for rights protection? I am joined by Kamla Adiseshiah and Pragna Patel. For more see www.betterhumanpodcast.com
Customer Reviews
Accessible and highly engaging
This podcast on human rights and other liberal issues is essential listening for anyone interested in law and politics. It’s accessible to everyone but also contains a depth of analysis that appeals to the more academically-minded.
Straightforward Human Rights Talk
This is an amazing podcast that explores human rights in a straightforward and accessible way. You get expert commentary on topical socio-political issues, for free! The tone and pace work really well for me too. I find it oddly relaxing.
Accessible and engaging expert
Fantastic to hear Adam speak on a podcast. Anyone interested in politics, law or understanding modern society should listen.