Kids Law

Summer Recap of our 2026 episodes

Here is a look back at our 2026 episodes in a nutshell - for those who want to dip in and out, we compiled a short episode of highlights to put some legal lessons into yo

Votes at 16: Are You Ready?

What do 16 and 17-year-olds need to be able to vote in UK General Elections? The Government plans to lower the voting age to 16 before the next General Election. But cha

Who protects the courts and the rule of law?

What does the Lord Chancellor actually do? Who makes sure judges can make decisions independently? Why are courts taking so long to hear cases? And should children as you

Space Law: Who Makes the Rules Beyond Earth?

Who makes the rules in space—and what happens when things go wrong? Did you know there are more than 11,000 satellites orbiting Earth—and no traffic lights in space? Fro

Justice Delayed? Courts, Prisons and the Right to a Lawyer Episode

Why does funding legal advice matter and how law affects everyone in society and why delays in courts and overcrowded prisons are becoming a serious problem.  Alma-Consta

Who Owns History? The Parthenon Marbles Debate

Should the Parthenon (often called the “Elgin”) Marbles be returned to Greece? In this episode of Kids Law, Alma-Constance and Lucinda explore one of the biggest cultural

Kids Law - a listen back at the first 5 years!

This episode is a listen back over the past 5 years since we launched the podcast.  If you've got any questions, ideas about a topic or someone to interview, get in

From Participation to Power: Why Children’s Voices Matter

Want to know how you can influence the decisions that shape your life? Arthur Templeman-Lily at 17 years old is a children’s rights consultant from Wales, who works to e

School Exclusions and Children’s Rights

Content Warning: This episode mentions domestic and sexual abuse, possession of weapons, and mental health difficulties in relation to behaviour that may lead to school e

Escaping Danger: Why People Seek Refuge in Other Countries

We hear in the news about people fleeing their homes to become asylum seekers or refugees, why is this?  Alma and Lucinda talk to Lance Bartholomeusz from the UN Refugee

Apprentice vs Graduate: Two Paths to Becoming a Solicitor

Did you know you could train as a solicitor straight from school? There are two different routes to becoming a solicitor –as a graduate and as an apprentice. In this ep

Can You Smack a Child? What the Law Says in the UK.

Research shows that smacking a child can be physically and emotionally damaging and it’s not an effective way to discipline them. In some parts of the UK, such as Scotlan

Does the law protect young online influencers?

WARNING: Adults might want to listen to this episode before listening with young children, as we mention the words self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders in the context

Can rivers and forests have legal rights?

There are laws which are supposed to protect our environment, but they haven’t stopped pollution and the destruction of the natural world. So, some rivers and forests gav

Did you know that ten year old children can treated as criminals in this country?

That's right... the age of criminal responsibility for children in England & Wales is only 10 years old! This is the lowest age in Europe and one of the lowest world

A look back at Series 4

In this episode, Alma-Constance and Lucinda look back at Series 4 where they've been talking to people working in the legal system who explain how laws affect us in

All about Inquiries

After a major tragedy, public inquiries look at what happened, why it happened, and who is to blame, and what could be done to prevent this happening again.   One of the

Why is the Old Bailey the most famous criminal court in England and Wales?

The Old Bailey is the nickname  for the court that hears the most serious criminal cases in England and Wales. Alma and Lucinda spoke to Her Honour, Judge Anuja Dhir KC,

How does the law impact children when someone dies?

WARNING: This episode mentions death and dying in the context of the legal implications of death. We know that law affects us during our lives but what happens when we d

Online Safety Act - what is being done to keep children safe online

Adults might want to listen to this episode before listening with young children, as we mention the words self-harm, suicide, and eating disorders in the context of examp