The Fifth Court

E112 The Fifth Court - from the University of Limerick, Prof. Jennifer Schweppe, Co-Director, European Centre for the Study of Hate

The Fifth Court

Show Notes

E112 The Fifth Court 'Live' from University of Limerick, hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL, are joined by Prof. Jennifer Schweppe, Co-Director, European Centre for the Study of Hate - Everything you need to know about Hate Crime

Jennifer's culture choice, Jane Casey's series of books featuring Maeve Kerrigan, a police officer, solving crimes. ALSO, Why the Moon Travels, by Oein DeBhairduin

You'll also learn that UL (University Of Limerick) was built around Plassey House, home of (Robert) Clive of India, who amassed enormous personal wealth during his time in India, partly through alleged looting and bribes. He was later investigated by the British Parliament for corruption and enrichment through questionable means (though he was ultimately exonerated). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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