In this episode we looked at trends in the use of law, political responses to it, and changes on the horizon. Whether you are a legal eagle or a total novice, it’s important to know the law is there for you and the communities you work for when

Game Changers: The Transformation of Women’s Sport

Nov 19th, 2019 30m

Women’s sport has seen a radical transformation in recent decades. In the early 1980s there were no professional women in any team sport. This summer, millions watched the women’s football world cup in France, and the Lionesses sold out Wembley

Extinction Rebellion

Oct 23rd, 2019 32m 37s

Extinction Rebellion (XR) say we are in a climate emergency, and that the authorities have failed to respond adequately. Founded only in 2018, it is now a global mass movement. So what role does XR play in the wider environmental movement?

Irish Abortion Referendum

Jun 12th, 2019 48m 22s

In May 2018, Ireland voted with a resounding Yes to repeal the 8th Amendment of its constitution. It paved the way for women to access legal, safe and free abortions. The Together for Yes Campaign has been recognised all over the world for its

Fossil Fuel Divestment

Apr 4th, 2019 32m 30s

Fossil Free UK, and other campaigns aimed at fossil fuel divestment, have swiftly grown into a movement to pull financial investment away from fossil fuel companies. It is the fastest growing divestment campaign of its kind in history, and acti

The Save the Joiners Arms Campaign

Mar 25th, 2019 25m 46s

The campaign to Save the Joiners Arms, a much-loved LGBTQ+ venue in East London, was launched when developers sought to shut it down to make way for luxury flats. Since then, the Friends of the Joiners Arms have fought to save their venue as an

The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act

Dec 17th, 2018 34m 7s

In 2013 a major piece of legislation was passed by the British Parliament. It legalised marriage for same sex couples in England and Wales - the result of several decades of activism.This podcast features Peter Tatchell who coordinated the

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