Homicide Law Reform

Homicide Law Reform

The UK Law Commission is reviewing homicide laws, proposing a landmark shift to split murder into first and second degree categories. Under the proposed reforms, first-degree murder would be reserved strictly for intentional killings, retaining the mandatory life tariff. Second-degree murder would apply to cases where the offender only intended to cause serious harm, or where partial defences like diminished responsibility apply. This would introduce discretionary sentencing to reflect an offender's true culpability. Petrie speaks on this firstly to Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Evidence Lecturer, Stephanie Roberts. Former Political Editor, Vincent Moss, then gives his views and then finally Criminal Defence Attorney in California, Joseph Tully weighs in. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is It Fair To Cut Welfare For Defence?

Keir Starmer has delayed major cuts to disability benefits after a massive rebellion by his own Labour MPs. The government has dropped a strict new test that would have made it much harder for people to get Personal Independence Payments, with major changes expected later in the year. Meanwhile, the Conservatives are launching a review into the sickness and disability benefits in their bid to make the system fair and affordable again.  Should benefits make way to provide more funding to defence? Petrie speaks with Disability Campaigner, Rachel Morris, before hearing if you think it's fair to make adjustments in this way. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What Would You Do With $1Trillion?

Elon Musk has become the world's first trillionaire after the record-breaking stock market debut of his company SpaceX. According to Bloomberg, Musk’s estimated net worth sits at about $1.11trillion. With his in mind, Petrie is asking you what should the mega rich do with their money? What would you do if you were a trillionaire? Associate Professor of Mathematics, Richard Elwes, lays out just how much money $1.1trillion dollars really is. Then you get to have some fun and reveal what you would do with that vast sum of money. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Are You Excited For The World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup starts with the very first game in Mexico City, where Mexico plays South Africa. This big tournament is happening across 3 countries: the USA, Canada, and Mexico. But this World Cup has been facing a number of issues; fans are angry because tickets cost too much, hotel workers in America are threatening to strike and a referee from Somalia has not been allowed to enter the US. Are you excited for this world cup? Sport Journalist, Steve Forbes, sets the scene of what to expect over the coming weeks before Petrie speaks to Transport Journalist, Ed Wiseman, and also hears if you're looking forward to the tournament this summer. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Are We Tinderbox Britain?

Belfast has been on high alert following a brutal knife attack in the Northern Ireland city. Protesters have gathered and some have been starting fires throughout. This follows multiple similar incidents across the country, so Petrie wants to know if you feel that Britain is now a tinderbox? We hear your instant reactions following hearing from Broadcast Journalist with U105 in Belfast, Caoimhe Quinn, who details the latest developments in the city at the time of the show.   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.