The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1370
Luca, Firas, and Josh discuss the state of British justice, American murder paradox, and Britain’s new anti-Muslim hate tsar.
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Reading List
David Lammy statement on justice system reform – David Lammy (X)
The End of Trial by Jury in the United Kingdom? – The Constitution Society
Scrapping jury trials could hit Black communities harder. Here’s why – The Guardian
Judge-only trials in England and Wales will not wipe out crown court backlog, report says – The Guardian
Criminal Bar Association response to proposed jury trial reforms – The Criminal Bar Association (X)
Lammy unveils Courts and Tribunals Bill 2026 – Law Gazette
Courts and Tribunals Bill overview – UK Parliament
Lammy’s jury reform plans are unworkable, lawyers warn – Law Gazette
David Lammy faces defeat by rebel MPs over jury trial curbs – The Telegraph
U.S. murder rate hits lowest level in more than a century – Axios
BBC News report on UK crime case – BBC News
Family of man stabbed outside Downey library seeks $40 million in damages – KTLA News
ClownWorld post sharing video/commentary on violent incident – ClownWorld (X)
Man dies after allegedly cutting off his own penis in downtown Los Angeles – KTLA News
Premium Documentary: The Stonewall Myth – Lotus Eaters
Background on Sharia law and Islamic legal systems – Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Report on religious or social issues in Egypt – El Watan News
Labour plans to appoint an “anti-Muslim hate” tsar – The Telegraph
Commentary post on UK politics and social issues – RealRadmoderate (X)
Post discussing crime and justice issues – BasilTheGreat (X)
Post discussing immigration or crime statistics – BasilTheGreat (X)
Post discussing policing or criminal justice concerns – BasilTheGreat (X)
Post commenting on UK social or legal issues – sirwg202110 (X)
Post discussing legal or justice system issues – Justice_forum (X)
Post commenting on UK politics or policy – Alexandr4Denman (X)
Manchester Arena bomber’s family holds significant property assets – Manchester Evening News
Anjem Choudary’s associate calls for Sharia law – The Telegraph
Post discussing UK crime or justice concerns – dave24144975 (X)
Post discussing immigration or crime statistics – BasilTheGreat (X)
Post commenting on Scottish politics – DownWithTheSNP (X)
Post discussing UK political or legal developments – DaveAtherton20 (X)
Tommy Robinson related commentary post – TRobinsonNewEra (X)
Post commenting on UK political or social issues – sirwg202110 (X)
Free Speech Union commentary on free speech issues – Free Speech Union (X)
Free Speech Union post about free speech case – Free Speech Union (X)
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