Certainly Not Legal Advice

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Join Duncan Adam, Hannah Mimiec and Dr Alex Simmonds as they examine legal topics of the past, present and future. Informative, entertaining and thought provoking but Certainly Not Legal Advice! If you wish to contact Duncan, Hannah or Alex, please send an email to DNLApodcast@gmail.com

  1. Episode 1

    Episode 29 - Pilot

    The pilot episode of Definitely Not Legal Advice! Duncan and Alex ponder various topics including, but not limited to, the rule of law, slavery in ancient Rome, the legal significance of the 1987 movie 'Robocop' and the legal definition of a unicycle for the purposes of Road Traffic Law.   Links   Roads (Scotland) Act 1984

    1h 4m

  2. Episode 2

    Episode 30 - Wareham Pedestrian Level Crossing and Thermonuclear Warfare

    In this episode, Duncan and Alex discuss some of the latest legal news, embark on an examination of the law relating to Nuclear Weapons and engage in a scintillating debate over The Sacks (Cleaning and Repairing) Welfare Order (Northern Ireland) 1928. Also, our regular feature 'Law on Film' is back along with the debut of 'Song with a Law Reference in It'! Links: Wareham pedestrian level crossing - Dorset Council Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Nuclear Weapons: Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons  Dissenting Opinion of Judge Weeramantry: 095-19960708-ADV-01-12-EN.pdf Nuclear Weapons Law by WH Boothby and W Heintschel von Heinegg, Cambridge University Press, 2022. The Sacks (Cleaning and Repairing) Welfare Order (Northern Ireland) 1928 The Prodigy, 'Their Law': https://open.spotify.com/track/00Qv5EGE9Mveie08d6ilXR?si=807d2c405a3c4d14

    1h 21m

  3. Episode 3

    Episode 31- Special Relativity, the Death Penalty and the Milk Bottle Caps Regulations 1973

    In this episode, Duncan and Alex share their views on recent legal developments, discuss their latest publications and embark on a comparative deep-dive into some very boring legislation indeed! 'Law on Film' and 'Song With a Law Reference in It' are also back! Links: Alex Simmonds, ‘A Study of the Legal Implications of Time Dilation in Accordance with Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity’ (2024) 9(1) Cambridge Law Review 1–27 fb0f90_ddf346fce10d401f94e11cb38f96ccb0.pdf Alex Simmonds, 'Is the Speed of Law faster than the Speed of Light: Considerations of the impact of Special Relativity on the Operation of Law in the context of deep space missions' Journal of Space Law, Volume 47 1 Number 2, 2023, 346 Vol 47- No. 2 2023.pdf | Powered by Box Alex Simmonds, ‘In space, the other side should have the right to be heard’ Coventry Law Journal, Cov. L.J. 2023, 28(1), 23-37 04_-_In_space_the_other_side_should_have_the_right_to_be_heard.pdf The Milk and Dairies (Milk Bottle Caps) (Colour) Regulations 1973 Grace Jones, 'This Is': https://open.spotify.com/track/7rMD5meOy1CjxmMQVPkBDF?si=aa1ae222a2534e3e

    1h 50m

  4. Episode 4

    Episode 32 - (We're Back!) The abolition of the 'not proven' verdict in Scotland, Top Tips for Studying Law and 'Trainspotting'

    We're back for a brand new series of podcasts that are Certainly Not Legal Advice! In this episode, Alex and Duncan discuss the abolition of the 'not proven' verdict in Scotland, reminisce about their early days at University and ponder the advice they would give to their younger selves both in terms of study skills and how to enjoy the social aspects of University more generally. 'Law on Film' also makes a return to the airwaves with 'Trainspotting' (although not for the reasons you may assume). No 'Song with a Law Reference in It' or 'Very Boring Legislation' this week (because we ran out of time in the mic booth) but do not despair, they will both make a return in the next episode... Links: Alex's book: The Space Legislation of the United Kingdom | Brill

    1h 33m

  5. Episode 5

    Episode 33 - Autonomous Vehicles, 'Oppenheimer' and a Very Controversial Very Boring Legislation...

    In this episode, Alex and Duncan discuss the policing of crimes committed by autonomous vehicles, explore the quasi-judicial hearing at the 'heart' of the 2023 movie, 'Oppenheimer', brave the savage garden that is 'Song With a Law Reference in It' and drive a number of salient points home in what is possibly the most controversial 'Very Boring Legislation' to date... There is also some digression from the main theme as the presenters discuss some of their favourite literature. Links The Formula 1 Regulations 2024: fia_2024_formula_1_sporting_regulations_-_issue_1_-_2023-09-26.pdf Savage Garden, 'To the Moon and Back': https://open.spotify.com/track/6FRtjadDsEhZIQIlh1loEM?si=a4f8e2bc82d64302

    1h 19m

  6. Episode 6

    Episode 34 - Halloween Spooktacular Special! The law on Witchcraft, the Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951, Big Cats and much more!

    Join Alex and Duncan for this spooktacular Halloween special episode of 'Certainly Not Legal Advice'! Your two hosts discuss the law relating to Witchcraft, discuss some terrifyingly spooky news, and explore The Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951. There is also a Halloween themed 'Song with a Law Reference' and 'Law on Film' for you to enjoy. So, dim the lights, treat yourself to a cup of your favourite hot drink and settle in for a 'frighteningly' long episode of 'Certainly Not Legal Advice'! Links Fraudulent Mediums Act 1951 Survey of Scottish Witchcraft main site: https://witches.hca.ed.ac.uk   Map of Accused Witches: witches   Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976   VIDEO: Fresh Doncaster 'big cat' sighting as 4ft beast filmed prowling outside McDonald's   Bobby "Boris" Pickett, 'Monster Mash': https://open.spotify.com/track/6GmL39a9OazWtyMkAbJz7v?si=ab95d7d811084c3c

    2h 28m

  7. Episode 7

    Episode 35 – Celebrity Guest Hannah Mimiec launches our new feature, ‘Orwell and Good’ and Alex and Duncan go on a fascinating voyage around the Sale of Goods Act 1979

    A very special episode this week as your hosts, Alex and Duncan are joined by celebrity guest Hannah Mimiec! A specialist in Law and Literature, Hannah launches the podcast’s newest feature, Orwell & Good, by explaining how licensing laws come into one of her favourite George Orwell articles. The discussion that follows covers many diverse subjects from women’s rights, social and cultural participation and the origin of laws relating to recreational drugs. Alex and Duncan also discuss some of the latest news and present another fascinating spotlight feature- this time it’s the Sale of Goods Act 1979!   Links and Notes The Moon Under Water | The Orwell Foundation Sale of Goods Act 1893 Sale of Goods Act 1979 Sale and Supply of Goods Act 1994 Consumer Rights Act 2015 Cases Bernstein v Pamson Motors (Golders Green) Ltd [1987] 2 All ER 220 Esso Petroleum Co Ltd v Commissioners of Customs and Excise [1975] UKHL 4 Gardiner v Gray (1815) 4 Camp 144 Millars of Falkirk Limited v Turpie 1976 S.L.T. (Notes) 66 Re Moore & Co and Landauer & Co [1921] 2 KB 519 Rogers v Parish (Scarborough) Ltd [1987] QB 933                                       Shine v General Guarantee Corpn [1988] 1 All ER 911 Smith v Hughes (1871) LR 6 QB 597 Articles and Books Edward Bates, ‘Applying the appropriate statutory regime for implied terms about quality and fitness: the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015’, I.C.C.L.R. 2022, 33(6), 317-327 Robert Bradgate, Commercial Law, 3rd edition, Butterworths, 2000 Micahel Bridge, ‘Risk, property and bulk goods in international sales’ [1991] LMCLQ 52 Michael Bridge, ‘What is to be done about sale of goods?’, L.Q.R. 2003, 119(Apr), 173-177 Brian Clapham, ‘Caveat venditor!’, Arbitration 1996, 62(1), 50-52 Jordan English, ‘The nature of "promissory conditions"’, L.Q.R. 2021, 137(Oct), 630-657 W.C.H. Ervine, ‘Satisfactory quality: what does it mean?’, J.B.L. 2004, Nov, 684-703

    2h 7m

  8. Episode 8

    Episode 36 - Vegemite, Mooting and the International Military Tribunal for the Far East. Featuring Celebrity Guest Ruaridh Cormack!

    After a round up of some of the week's news, Alex and Duncan are joined by yet another Celebrity Guest. This time its Ruaridh Cormack who joins us to talk about Mooting. The trio later discuss aspects of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East which was established following World War 2 and there is a Song With A Law Reference In It which is simply 'out of this world'... Show Notes University of Dundee Mooting Society site University of Dundee Mooting Society (@dundeeunimooting) • Instagram photos and videos Russian spy ship enters British waters and shines lasers at military pilots | Military | The Guardian IHL Treaties - CCW Protocol (IV) on Blinding Laser Weapons, 1995 And finally… love it or hate it | Scottish Legal News Judgement at Tokyo by Gary J. Bass | Waterstones 'Organ Variation' by Hans Zimmer, from the 'Interstellar' soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/track/6dkJvNZ7DJWzTFXv3KHmoT?si=1737d96c90434182 'Down Under' by Men at Work: https://open.spotify.com/track/3ZZq9396zv8pcn5GYVhxUi?si=d3e99365d7264e3e

    1h 57m
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Join Duncan Adam, Hannah Mimiec and Dr Alex Simmonds as they examine legal topics of the past, present and future. Informative, entertaining and thought provoking but Certainly Not Legal Advice! If you wish to contact Duncan, Hannah or Alex, please send an email to DNLApodcast@gmail.com

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