In Court Podcast
Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal cases.
Episodes to download
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Stockport Drug and Rape Trial: The Defence
Yesterday
Taking a closer look at the role of a Defence Barrister in a major criminal trial.
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Stockport Drug and Rape Trial: The Prosecution
Wednesday
Taking a closer look at the role of the Prosecution in a major criminal trial.
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Stockport Drug and Rape: 'Work to be done'
Thu 17 Sep 2026
An update on the trial of a Stockport husband accused of drugging and raping his wife.
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Stockport Drug and Rape: The Husband
Tue 15 Sep 2026
An update on the trial of a Stockport husband accused of drugging and raping his wife.
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Stockport Drug and Rape: The Defendants
Tue 8 Sep 2026
The trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife.
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Stockport Drug and Rape: The Jury
Fri 4 Sep 2026
The trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife.
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Stockport Drug and Rape: Trailer
Tue 1 Sep 2026
The trial of a husband from Stockport accused of drugging and raping his wife.
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“You used your vehicle as a dangerous weapon”—Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Paul Doyle, who used his vehicle as a "weapon", is jailed for 21 years and six months.
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Dashcam footage: a "man out of control"—Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Paul Doyle's sentencing begins with court shown distressing footage from his own dashcam.
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"Guilty"—Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial
Wed 26 Nov 2025
Paul Doyle pleads guilty after ploughing his car into the crowd at Liverpool FC’s parade.
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Introducing... Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial—Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial
Tue 25 Nov 2025
Paul Doyle is accused of deliberately driving a car into crowds at Liverpool FC's parade.
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4. Killer on the Run—Bodies In The Suitcases
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Two suitcases containing body parts are discovered on Clifton Suspension Bridge.
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3. "What's in there, a body?"—Bodies In The Suitcases
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Mosquera takes the bodies from London to Bristol.
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2. Porn Performer Turned Killer—Bodies In The Suitcases
Tue 22 Jul 2025
How Yostin Mosquera killed Paul Longworth and Albert Alfonso in a London flat.
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1. Three Very Different Men—Bodies In The Suitcases
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Uncovering how victims Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth met their killer.
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Introducing... Bodies In The Suitcases—Bodies In The Suitcases
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Yostin Mosquera was on trial for murder after body parts were found in Bristol.
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Sentencing—Southport Stabbings
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is jailed for a minimum of 52 years.
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Terrorism Charge—Southport Stabbings
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Why Southport killer Axel Rudakubana isn’t a terrorist, despite a terrorism charge.
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Violent Past—Southport Stabbings
Tue 21 Jan 2025
Examining the violent past of Southport killer Axel Rudakubana
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Guilty—Southport Stabbings
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Teenager Axel Rudakubana pleads guilty to the murder of three young girls in Southport.
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Introducing... Southport Stabbings—Southport Stabbings
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.
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The Impact—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Thu 24 Oct 2024
What questions and debates does the Chris Kaba case highlight?
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Who was Chris Kaba?—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 22 Oct 2024
As reporting restrictions lift post-verdict, we learn about Chris Kaba's criminal past.
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The Verdict—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 22 Oct 2024
The trial concludes with the jury finding Martyn Blake not guilty of Chris Kaba's murder.
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The Closing Arguments—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Fri 18 Oct 2024
Before the jury retires, the barristers have one last chance to argue their case.
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The Burden of Proof—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Thu 17 Oct 2024
With the trial almost over, the judge advises the jury on how to reach a verdict.
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Officer Blake in the Witness Box: The Cross-Examination—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not aim for Chris Kaba's head or intend to kill him.
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Officer Blake in the Witness Box—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Martyn Blake tells the jury he was "filled with dread" before he killed Chris Kaba.
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Experts, Explanations and an Apology—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Thu 10 Oct 2024
The court hears Martyn Blake is "sorry" but insisted actions were "lawful and necessary".
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Officers in the Witness Box—Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial
Tue 8 Oct 2024
The trial continues with nine police officers giving evidence.