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UK Law and Justice Podcast Recommendations (Perplexity)

12 Sept 20253 min read

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1. Nothing But The Truth by The Secret Barrister

  • A revealing memoir by the anonymous criminal barrister behind The Secret Barrister. This BBC Radio series explores their personal journey toward the Bar, sharp criticisms of the justice system, and exposes failures at its heart. You’ll hear wry, clear-eyed accounts of courtroom life, the arcane traditions of the Inns of Court, and hard-hitting commentary on chronic underfunding, under-resourcing, and urgent need for reform.bbc+1

  • Find on BBC Sounds or via Apple Podcasts.

2. Legally Pod: The Hidden Side of Law, with the Secret Barrister

  • This podcast features the Secret Barrister as a guest, sharing candid insights into the criminal justice system, why it fails so many people, and what changes are urgently needed. There’s also advice for aspiring lawyers and perspectives on the challenges of acquiring pupillage.thelawyerportal

  • Available via iTunes and Stitcher.

3. Double Jeopardy – UK Law and Politics

  • Hosted by Ken Macdonald KC (former Director of Public Prosecutions) and Tim Owen KC, Double Jeopardy is especially renowned for its frank, critical analysis of legal and political intersections in Britain. Episodes frequently tackle high-profile cases, judicial failures, crises in criminal justice, and systemic issues such as funding, prisons, and human rights. Guests are often senior insiders sharing their perspectives on why the system lets people down—and what could be done about it.creators.spotify+3

  • Listen weekly via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Global Player.

4. Nathan Toms Podcast: Criminal Barrister on the Dark Side of the Justice System

  • Nathan Toms, a criminal barrister, offers direct accounts from the criminal law trenches, focusing exclusively on the darker aspects of the justice system. Expect honest discussions about where and why the system fails.5sah

5. Inside HMCTS Podcast

  • This official podcast from HM Courts & Tribunals Service brings you a behind-the-scenes look at the justice system from both staff and service users. While more institutional than the above, some episodes do feature first-hand accounts and challenge stereotypes about the realities of justice in Britain—from issues in small claims to knife crime and bailiffs.insidehmcts.blog

6. Law Pod UK

  • Produced by the barristers at One Crown Office Row, this podcast covers a wide variety of legal developments, often with critical commentary and insight from those at the coalface of civil and public law.lawcareers+2

If you want that “no-holds-barred” insider view:

  • Start with Nothing But The Truth (BBC) and Legally Pod for direct perspectives from The Secret Barrister.

  • Double Jeopardy is exceptional for ongoing, fiercely critical analysis about why—and how—the British justice system doesn’t work for many.

These podcasts will give you a deeper, honest, and sometimes uncomfortable insight into the failures and potential reforms of the British legal system.

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0016pj5
  2. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m0016pj6
  3. https://www.thelawyerportal.com/podcast/secret-barrister/
  4. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/double-jeopardy-podcast/episodes/Joshua-Rozenberg---Reporting-the-Law-e20b18b
  5. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/double-jeopardy-the-law-and-politics-podcast/id1633485236
  6. https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KzrP/
  7. https://open.spotify.com/show/2UHeEzfqVL97EEayNdgRRa
  8. https://www.5sah.co.uk/knowledge-hub/videos-and-podcasts/2025-02-07/nathan-toms-podcast-criminal-barrister-on-the-dark-side-of-the-justice-system
  9. https://insidehmcts.blog.gov.uk/inside-hmcts-podcast/
  10. https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-10-podcasts-all-law-students-should-listen-to
  11. https://open.spotify.com/show/06vNNDwDs0ItWJN9Ktwbny
  12. https://www.law.ac.uk/resources/blog/top-legal-podcasts/
  13. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/debating-the-rule-of-law-in-the-uk-hermer-versus-wolfson/id1633485236?i=1000708409419
  14. https://podcasts.apple.com/mw/podcast/reforming-criminal-appeals-and-righting-the-wrongs/id1633485236?i=1000706630155
  15. https://www.freshfields.com/en/our-thinking/podcasts/
  16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjP1hppiLCs
  17. https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/practice/listening-and-learning-best-legal-podcasts/5122221.article
  18. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-secret-barrister/id1454408831?i=1000562637994
  19. https://communities.lawsociety.org.uk/webinars-and-podcasts/podcast-with-angela-jackman/5064445.article
  20. https://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/series/foundation-law-justice-and-society

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