The Law Show

BBC Radio 4

Weekly conversation that will give you an in-depth understanding of the law stories making news and the legal decisions that could have a bearing on everyone in the UK. Whether it's unpicking a landmark legal ruling, explaining how laws are made or seeking clarity for you on a legal issue, The Law Show will be your guide.

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The Law Show

Episodes (114)

Mar 25th How tough are the UK's asylum laws?
Mar 18th When is it legal to go to war?
Mar 11th Is it legal for police to use live facial recognition technology?

The Law Show

Mar 25, 2026
28¼ minutes
26 MB

The Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s Restoring Order and Control policy is underway. It's based - in part - on measures carried out in Denmark which cut asylum claims there to a 40 year low. From now on in the UK, people granted asylum - refugees - will face a review every two and a half years. If their country of origin is regarded as safe, they may be encouraged, or even forced, to go back. There are lots of other changes. If someone is refused asylum, they’ll only be allowed a single appeal. If an a...

The Law Show

How tough are the UK's asylum laws?

BBC Radio 4

00:00 -28:20