FAU law students discuss law through media
A podcast produced and presented by our legal English students
Can we prosecute capitalist crimes against life? Bringing environmental destruction to trial
Can international criminal law hold corporate decision-makers accountable for environmental destruction? This episode explores the promise and limits of ecocide law in confronting the structures of capitalism.
Rape Academy- A unique case or an ongoing phenomenon?
What happens when the internet becomes a place where sexual violence is not only shared, but encouraged, taught, and normalised?
Gender bias in rape cases
A critical look at current legislation and debunking false assumptions and stereotypes about sexual violence.
The filibuster in the United States
The filibuster is a controversial procedural tool used to obstruct parliamentary action.
Controlling Hate Speech: AI, Free Speech, and the Ethics of Moderation
Appropriate regulation of hate speech in the digital age: challenges and responsibilities
Cryptocurrencies and NFT RugPulls
This episode explores crypto “rug pulls” from the perspective of German criminal law, asking whether such practices are merely unethical or criminally punishable.
The rise of litigation PR
In today’s media-saturated world, legal battles are fought not only in the courtroom but also in the headlines.
The perfect portrayal of inceldom in the miniseries Adolescence?
In this episode, your hosts Whitney and Charlotte discuss the portrayal of inceldom in the Netflix miniseries 'Adolescence'.
The portrayal and representation of femicide in the media
Looking behind the headlines and sensationalism in media reporting on femicides.
Fact vs. fiction: courtrooms in real life and on screen
Expoloring the accuracy of courtroom dramas and their impact on public perception of the legal system.
Social media and war crimes – The chances and risk of social media for the prosecution of war crimes in the Ukraine War
The War in Ukraine is one of the most documented conflicts in history, but not just by media outlets.
AI in the Legal System
A debate about the use of AI in the legal system in respect of current possibilities in the USA, the UK and Germany, its potential development and ethical problems.