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The Wigs
The Wigs is a monthly podcast exploring and interrogating contemporary legal issues in and out of the court room. The first and only podcast (so far) featuring practising barristers talking shop. Join Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham
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Season 1
The Wigs (Coming Soon)
The Wigs is the first and only podcast featuring practising barristers talking shop. Featuring Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and hosted by Jim Minns, episode one will be launching very, very soon. Stay tuned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wigs (Coming Soon)
The Wigs is the first and only podcast featuring practising barristers talking shop. Featuring Emmanuel Kerkyasharian, Felicity Graham, Stephen Lawrence and hosted by Jim Minns, episode one will be launching very, very soon. Stay tuned! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:20
EP01 - S1
4 Sep 19
S1 E1: George Pell, abortion decriminalisation and the explosion in deportations in Australia.
The Wigs discuss the Pell case, abortion decriminalisation, the legal aid crisis and section 501 of the Migration Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E1: George Pell, abortion decriminalisation and the explosion in deportations in Australia.
The Wigs discuss the Pell case, abortion decriminalisation, the legal aid crisis and section 501 of the Migration Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:13:39
EP01 - S1
5 Sep 19
S1 E2: Raids on journalists, the case of Israel Folau and the explosion in strip searches.
The Wigs discuss why strip searches have increased twenty fold in the last decade, the proposed Religious Freedom Bill in relation to Israel Folau and the AFP raids on journalists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E2: Raids on journalists, the case of Israel Folau and the explosion in strip searches.
The Wigs discuss why strip searches have increased twenty fold in the last decade, the proposed Religious Freedom Bill in relation to Israel Folau and the AFP raids on journalists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:10:17
EP02 - S1
3 Oct 19
S1 E3: Pill testing, prorogation and the age of criminal responsibility.
The Wigs discuss the legal issues presented by pill testing at music festivals, the UK decision of Miller (Boris Johnson's unlawful prorogation of parliament) and lastly, should the age of criminal responsibility be increased from 10 years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E3: Pill testing, prorogation and the age of criminal responsibility.
The Wigs discuss the legal issues presented by pill testing at music festivals, the UK decision of Miller (Boris Johnson's unlawful prorogation of parliament) and lastly, should the age of criminal responsibility be increased from 10 years?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:25:47
EP03 - S1
5 Nov 19
S1 E4: Julian Assange, facial recognition and a controversial plan in NSW for compulsory blood testing of certain suspects.
The Wigs discuss the proposal for mandatory blood testing of persons charged with assault police and similar offences, the legal issues posed by the explosion in facial recognition technology and the Julian Assange case and whether the indictment threatens free speech and the right to publish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E4: Julian Assange, facial recognition and a controversial plan in NSW for compulsory blood testing of certain suspects.
The Wigs discuss the proposal for mandatory blood testing of persons charged with assault police and similar offences, the legal issues posed by the explosion in facial recognition technology and the Julian Assange case and whether the indictment threatens free speech and the right to publish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:22:01
EP04 - S1
3 Dec 19
S1 E5: Class actions, unlawful arrests and the battle between rappers OneFour and the NSW Police
The Wigs discuss the two recent high court decisions BMW Australia Ltd v Brewster/ Westpac Banking Corporation v Lenthall [2019]. A decision with big implications for how class actions are funded. Secondly the decision of NSW v Robinson [2019] in which the high court considered whether it is lawful for police to arrest someone for questioning and when they haven’t yet decided to charge them with a criminal offence. Lastly the wigs discuss rap group OneFour and their ongoing battle with the nsw police, can police and the courts stop them making their music?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E5: Class actions, unlawful arrests and the battle between rappers OneFour and the NSW Police
The Wigs discuss the two recent high court decisions BMW Australia Ltd v Brewster/ Westpac Banking Corporation v Lenthall [2019]. A decision with big implications for how class actions are funded. Secondly the decision of NSW v Robinson [2019] in which the high court considered whether it is lawful for police to arrest someone for questioning and when they haven’t yet decided to charge them with a criminal offence. Lastly the wigs discuss rap group OneFour and their ongoing battle with the nsw police, can police and the courts stop them making their music?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:18:22
EP05 - S1
14 Jan 20
S1 E6: Military aid to the civil power, the secret Witness J prosecution and should the swastika be banned?
The Wigs discuss bringing in the troops to respond to the bushfires across Australia and speak to military law expert Dr Cameron Moore from the University of New England; the secretive criminal prosecution of Witness J in the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court and are recent calls to criminalise the swastika in the state of Victoria a good idea and what can we learn about how symbols of hate are dealt with around the world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E6: Military aid to the civil power, the secret Witness J prosecution and should the swastika be banned?
The Wigs discuss bringing in the troops to respond to the bushfires across Australia and speak to military law expert Dr Cameron Moore from the University of New England; the secretive criminal prosecution of Witness J in the Australian Capital Territory Supreme Court and are recent calls to criminalise the swastika in the state of Victoria a good idea and what can we learn about how symbols of hate are dealt with around the world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:31:48
EP06 - S1
13 Feb 20
S1 E7: Love v Commonwealth; Thoms v Commonwealth (Why Aboriginal people can’t be aliens), SMH journalist Michaela Whitbourn and an essay on Alfred Piddington.
The Wigs discuss the latest from the monumental High Court decision in Love v Cth (why Aboriginal non-citizens can’t be deported). Plus an in depth interview with Sydney Morning Herald court reporter Michaela Whitbourn and the curious story of Alfred Piddington, Australia’s shortest serving High Court justice. Why did he never hear a case? CREDIT NOTE: The Piddington Society, The Australian Dictionary of Biography and Wikipedia for the history of Alfred Piddington. With our thanks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E7: Love v Commonwealth; Thoms v Commonwealth (Why Aboriginal people can’t be aliens), SMH journalist Michaela Whitbourn and an essay on Alfred Piddington.
The Wigs discuss the latest from the monumental High Court decision in Love v Cth (why Aboriginal non-citizens can’t be deported). Plus an in depth interview with Sydney Morning Herald court reporter Michaela Whitbourn and the curious story of Alfred Piddington, Australia’s shortest serving High Court justice. Why did he never hear a case? CREDIT NOTE: The Piddington Society, The Australian Dictionary of Biography and Wikipedia for the history of Alfred Piddington. With our thanks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:23:24
EP07 - S1
17 Mar 20
S1 E8: Covid-19 Special (Courts, Gaols and Parliaments)
This is the first of a series of special episodes looking at the impact of the Corona Virus on Australia’s legal system and society. The Wigs discuss the Covid-19 related changes to the operation of the court system, the impact on prisoner populations and the way federal and state parliaments have responded to the virus.Our special guest is Rose Jackson MLC, a member of the NSW upper house who has a fascinating chat with The Wigs about how parliament is and should be responding to the crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E8: Covid-19 Special (Courts, Gaols and Parliaments)
This is the first of a series of special episodes looking at the impact of the Corona Virus on Australia’s legal system and society. The Wigs discuss the Covid-19 related changes to the operation of the court system, the impact on prisoner populations and the way federal and state parliaments have responded to the virus.Our special guest is Rose Jackson MLC, a member of the NSW upper house who has a fascinating chat with The Wigs about how parliament is and should be responding to the crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:36:47
EP08 - S1
1 Apr 20
S1 E9: Are the NSW social distancing laws fatally flawed (and other aspects of the public health law response to Covid-19)
The Wigs continue with our special Covid-19 episodes - This time we’re focusing on the restraints on movement and assembly imposed via public health powers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E9: Are the NSW social distancing laws fatally flawed (and other aspects of the public health law response to Covid-19)
The Wigs continue with our special Covid-19 episodes - This time we’re focusing on the restraints on movement and assembly imposed via public health powers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:00:58
EP09 - S1
3 Apr 20
S1 E10: Employment law In the time of Covid-19
The wigs chat with employment law expert and Barrister at State Chambers, Anton Duc. This episode was recorded on April 3rd, 2020 via zoom and, as such, the employment law landscape has changed since then. Stay tuned at the end of the episode as Anton provides a post script update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 E10: Employment law In the time of Covid-19
The wigs chat with employment law expert and Barrister at State Chambers, Anton Duc. This episode was recorded on April 3rd, 2020 via zoom and, as such, the employment law landscape has changed since then. Stay tuned at the end of the episode as Anton provides a post script update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
40:22
EP10 - S1
20 Apr 20
S1 Finale: Pell’s final fate, Smethurst warrant invalid and more
The Wigs recap some of the major cases highlighting in season 1 of the chart-topping podcast, including Pell v R and Annika Smethurst v AFP, (both discussed in detail). The Wigs discuss the cases from their practical perspectives as practising criminal law barristers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Finale: Pell’s final fate, Smethurst warrant invalid and more
The Wigs recap some of the major cases highlighting in season 1 of the chart-topping podcast, including Pell v R and Annika Smethurst v AFP, (both discussed in detail). The Wigs discuss the cases from their practical perspectives as practising criminal law barristers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
01:26:22
EP11 - S1
11 May 20
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