Jury conscience, resolving conflicts in space, and the law of Treasure Trove in Scotland

Law in Action

14-11-2023 • 28 mins

Can juries acquit a defendant as a matter of conscience? For example, if people are accused of causing criminal damage as part of a protest, could the jury find them innocent despite the judge's directions? Joshua speaks to Clive Dolphin from Defend our Juries; Richard Vogler, Professor of Comparative Criminal Law & Criminal Justice, University of Sussex, and Tana Adkin KC, Chair of the Criminal Bar Association.

There are currently around 5000 active satellites in space and that's expected to rise to 100,000 by 2030. Satellites generate debris, too, and even a tiny fleck of paint can cause serious damage when colliding with something else, due to the speeds involved. But who is liable if one satellite damages another? Joshua asks Rachael O'Grady, Partner at Mayer Brown if international space law is keeping up with technology.

If you find treasure in Scotland, can you keep it and will the finder receive a reward for declaring it? We hear from Glasgow University student Lucy Ankers who discovered a hoard of coins thought to be linked to the 1692 Glencoe massacre and Bobby Sandeman, Chief Executive of King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer.

Presenter: Joshua Rozenberg Producers: Diane Richardson and Arlene Gregorius Sound: Graham Puddifoot and James Beard Editor: Carl Johnston

You Might Like

Americast
Americast
BBC Radio
HARDtalk
HARDtalk
BBC World Service
Westminster Hour
Westminster Hour
BBC Radio 4
The Lawfare Podcast
The Lawfare Podcast
The Lawfare Institute
Strict Scrutiny
Strict Scrutiny
Crooked Media
The Wonkhe Show
The Wonkhe Show
Mark Leach
The Young Turks
The Young Turks
TYT Network
Deep State Radio
Deep State Radio
The DSR Network
Law in Action
Law in Action
BBC Radio 4
Parliament Matters
Parliament Matters
Hansard Society
5-4
5-4
Prologue Projects
The Fact Hunter
The Fact Hunter
Delmarva Studios