Mondeo Law

Barrister Chris has a surprise for me before we move onto the topic of the next episode. He has downloaded a recent exam question which centres around the topic of Actus Reus and he gives me a test to see just how much of what he’s been saying I’ve picked up. Our next topic will be the mental element to a crime, Mens Rea.

The question Chris gets asked the most is “How do you defend someone who is guilty?” How does a barrister defend an alleged murderer, rapist or paedophile? This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters. 

It seems every "Comedian" in the country, from Ricky Gervais to some bloke who read a joke in a Xmas cracker has an opinion on free speech this week.  In this special episode we discuss the legislation and surrounding case law pertinent to the infamous Count Dankula YouTube case.

A very violent case in which a man dies and others are wounded by a drunk soldier. There is a chain of events which could lead to the accused being acquitted of the charge however... A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman. In every episode Chris will guide us through a famous area in English Criminal Law.

We discuss both the burden and standard of proof in criminal cases, Chris also highlights when the burden of proof may be reversed and the burden may shift. A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law. In every episode Chris will guide us through a famous area in English Criminal Law. He will explain the facts of the case, set out the legal principles the case raises and offer insight into the reasons behind the verdicts of the judges who presided over them.

R v Miller Chris describes how the criminal law views an omission to act, and we also discuss what a “result” crime is in relation to damaging property - more specifically arson. This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters. 

On the way home from a gig in Lancaster, Alex and Chris discuss court structure. Do you know your "Mags" from your Supreme Court and just how do you address the person presiding over the case?   This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters.   

On the way home from a gig in Lancaster, Alex and Chris discuss court structure. Do you know your "Mags" from your Supreme Court and just how do you address the person presiding over the case?   This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters.   

The Mondeo is en route to Lancaster, as we again look at an Actus Reus case. In this case, barrister Chris guides us through the subject of “State of Affairs” cases and I'm not convinced the police are acting within the law. This is the second case in a row to involve a very drunk man. A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman.

Barrister Chris talks of his own court experiences, has TV lied to me about what it’s really like? We also discuss gavels (the little wooden hammers judges are thought to bang), raising objections and leading a witness.

A gruesome case in which a nurse admits to beating up a disabled man in his care. The case looks at another aspect of actus reus and sets an important legal precedent regarding “Voluntary acts.” A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman.

Barrister Chris talks about Strict Liability and how it even applied to a 15 year old defendant in R v G (2005). We also touch upon the offence of selling alcohol to minors. This easy to understand series is not just for those studying the Law or working in the profession, but is for anyone with even a passing interest in legal matters. 

The debut episode of Mondeo Law covers the case of Sweet vs Parsley from 1969 - Exploring the legal sides of the incident, having a laugh along the way. Featuring John Malkovich and Idris Elba... sort of!

A comedic look at some of the most famous criminal cases in English Law with legal expert and barrister Chris Kehoe, and comedian Alex Boardman. In every episode Chris will guide us through a famous area in English Criminal Law. He will explain the facts of the case, set out the legal principles the case raises and offer insight into the reasons behind the verdicts of the judges who presided over them.