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	Podcast:		Law in Action
	Episode:		The Supreme Court
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:28:10
	Publish Date:		2019-02-26 10:30:00
	Description:		Behind the scenes at the UK's top court: Joshua Rozenberg talks to staff, officials and the court’s most senior justices. Why do they allow some appeals and refuse even to hear others? How activist are they? And what effect did the Brexit challenge of 2016 have on the reputation of the judiciary? Plus, coercive and controlling behaviour in an intimate or family relationship became a criminal offence in England and Wales in 2015. This week, the legislation will be used to appeal the conviction of Sally Challen, found guilty of murdering her husband Richard in 2011. Joshua speaks to Sally Challen’s solicitor Harriet Wistrich and her son David. And new domestic abuse laws take effect in Scotland at the beginning of April. Glasgow based criminal solicitor Grazia Robertson discusses the changes. Producers: Neil Koenig & Diane Richardson
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