Witness - The Criminal Law Podcast

In this episode, Jens-Ulrich Poppen discusses the precarious state of the criminal justice system and the prospects for a brighter future at the criminal bar with James Mulholland QC, Head of the Criminal Bar Association of England and Wales

In this week's episode, Jens-Ulrich Poppen explores opportunities as well as limitations for young barristers to successfully and sustainably build their criminal practice. He discusses some of the key issues such as brand-building, diversification, legal aid and secondments with his guests - Tessa Nejranowski and Dave Scothern of 5SAH, Maximilian Hardy of 9 Bedford Row and Joe Tarbert of Carmelite Chambers

In this episode, Jens-Ulrich Poppen is speaking with criminal barrister Chris Daw KC about his recently published book 'Justice on Trial - Radical Solution for a System at Breaking Point'. Chris' message is crisp, provocative and powerful - close all prisons, legalise all drugs and stop the relentless criminalisation of children.

In this episode of 'Witness', Jens-Ulrich Poppen discusses the case for changes to the jury system in response to a coronavirus-affected criminal justice system in 'slow motion' as well as the pros and cons of being judged by a jury of one's peers with his guests - retired High Court Judge Sir Richard Henriques QC, BBC legal commentator Joshua Rozenberg QC and criminal barrister at 2 Dr. Johnson's Buildings Twanieka Alcindor.

This week, Jens-Ulrich Poppen talks to Winston Trew about his 47-year campaign to clear his name, see his conviction overturned and finally receive justice after being imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. His story is also the story of Britain's Caribbean community since Windrush and its long struggle for racial equality and non-discrimination.