2021-10-11 What is a multinational? – Big Business, International Law
TRANSCRIPT TimMultinational corporations – from the clothes we wear, to the technology we use. They influence and control our lives…
2021-10-22 When states don’t behave – Environment, International Law
TRANSCRIPT SianCan governments be forced to take the tough steps needed to save the environment? This episode will show you…
2021-10-21 Climate campaigners – Environment, International Law
TRANSCRIPT SianEnvironmental activists are on the news a lot, but are they making a real difference? We’ll show you whether…
2021-10-20 How can I get help? – Environment, International Law
TRANSCRIPT SianGenerally, if someone harms you, the law will hold them liable for their actions. But who would you take…
2021-10-19 How do we stop islands sinking? – Environment, International Law
TRANSCRIPT SianRising sea levels, coupled with an increase in severe storms, destroy homes and ruin livelihoods. How can the law…
2021-10-18 How and why is the environment protected? – Environment, International Law
TRANSCRIPT SianPeople are facing a threat we’ve never faced before: environmental disasters. This programme will show you how the law…
2021-10-29 The future of water – Water, International Law
TRANSCRIPT FinnAs pressure on our water supplies continues to build, we’ll show you how the law aims to protect people’s…
2021-10-28 Water crisis – Water, International Law
TRANSCRIPT FinnClimate change and population growth put more pressure on water supplies. We’ll show you how the law can help…
2021-10-27 Is a lack of water discriminatory? – Water, International Law
TRANSCRIPT FinnThis episode will show you how simply getting hold of water is often deeply unfair… …and how campaigners are…
2021-10-26 Do you have a right to water? – Water, International Law
TRANSCRIPT FinnIt is one of your most basic needs, but do you have a right to water? This episode will…
2021-10-25 Who owns water? – Water, International Law
TRANSCRIPT FinnWater. It’s vital for all life. So, who owns it? Some of the answers to that might surprise you.…
2021-12-31 What is ‘legalese’? – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT Is this the most complicated form of English? ‘Legalese’ – it’s the language used by lawyers and if you’ve…
2021-12-24 The weakness of international law – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT International law: it’s great at some things, but not so good at others. It often comes down to two…
2021-12-17 What happens if you break an international law? – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT Let’s say you’ve broken international law. What next? Well, it depends. Quite often, nothing happens at all. Pursuing justice…
2021-12-10 What are human rights and why do they matter? – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT We hear a lot about human rights, but what are they? Well, first of all, they’re an idea: the…
2021-12-03 What is the UN’s role in all this? – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT It’s one of the most complex organisations in the world. Understanding how it works can help you understand the…
2021-11-26 Who are the actors in international law? – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT William Shakespeare said that ‘all the world’s a stage’, but when it comes to international law, who are the…
2021-11-19 National law Vs International law – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT International law: it’s a big network of agreements that countries follow, most of the time, to help the whole…
2021-11-12 Where do international laws come from? – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT Here’s a question: are all laws written down? Are they written in stone? Well, when it comes to international…
2021-11-05 Why do we need international law? – International Law explainers
TRANSCRIPT Why do we need international law? Imagine an ocean with three different islands. Each island does things its own…