<![CDATA[Rule of Law Conversations]]>e7ea0660-a845-5e82-814c-65b5f4666cb7Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:12:26 +0000Captivate.fmBlackstone Chambershttps://artwork.captivate.fm/9c9d3f7c-9fb4-4ef0-ba37-d8f5dc9ff5e3/Rule-of-Law-Cover-FINAL-Captivate.jpgRule of Law ConversationsBlackstone ChambersBlackstone ChambersIn Rule of Law Conversations, Naina speaks with leading personalities in the rule of law arena to share their experiences and discuss topical issues in the field. Learn about the rule of law in theory and in practice, how different careers engage with the topic in different ways and keep abreast of current and future debates in the area. Host, Naina Patel KC is a leading barrister and member of Blackstone Chambers. She regularly advises on rule of law issues around the world. Her clients include international organisations, domestic and foreign governments and both private sector and non-government organisations. Naina has also previously held a number of posts in the rule of law space, including Director of Education and Training at the Bingham Centre of the Rule of Law, Rule of Law Advisor to the Department of International Development and Senior Justice Advisor to the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team, Afghanistan. Her expertise is recognised in a wide range of areas by the legal directories.https://blackstonechambers.com/falseepisodicnopodcast1 - In Conversation with Professor Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC: Part 11 - In Conversation with Professor Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC: Part 1Welcome to the first episode of Rule of Law Conversations, hosted by Naina Patel KC of Blackstone Chambers.

To open the series, Naina is joined by Professor Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC, one of the leading authorities on the rule of law, for the first instalment of a three-episode mini-series.

In this episode, Naina and Sir Jeffrey explore the notion of the rule of law, what it means to Sir Jeffrey personally, and the extent to which it is universal. They discuss the ideas that have shaped his thinking on this topic and chart the start of his journey into this area, from his early experiences in South Africa into academia. Their conversation offers a fascinating insight into Sir Jeffrey’s evolving thinking on this fundamental principle of public law.

]]>Welcome to the first episode of Rule of Law Conversations, hosted by Naina Patel KC of Blackstone Chambers.

To open the series, Naina is joined by Professor Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC, one of the leading authorities on the rule of law, for the first instalment of a three-episode mini-series.

In this episode, Naina and Sir Jeffrey explore the notion of the rule of law, what it means to Sir Jeffrey personally, and the extent to which it is universal. They discuss the ideas that have shaped his thinking on this topic and chart the start of his journey into this area, from his early experiences in South Africa into academia. Their conversation offers a fascinating insight into Sir Jeffrey’s evolving thinking on this fundamental principle of public law.

]]>a9c3bbd7-1560-4339-ae00-eeb844cab033Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:45:00 +010028:56falsefull11